Delhi Schools, colleges remain closed
Delhi School Closure News: The Delhi Government has issued a notification announcing the closure of all schools, colleges and educational institutes from September 8 to 10, 2023 in honor of the G20 Summit. This measure is being implemented to prevent any inconvenience to the public resulting from traffic restrictions and various events scheduled across the city during the G20. An earlier notification said that all banks, financial institutions and commercial organizations in New Delhi district will be closed.
The Delhi government’s education department has already urged schools to celebrate September 8 as a holiday for both students and employees. The Delhi government has also asked employees of the education department to remain in the city for these four days to meet all manpower requirements during the G20 summit.
News about closed schools in Delhi
At least twenty world leaders are expected to participate in the two-day summit, which begins this Saturday. This momentous event is scheduled to take place on September 9-10 at the recently constructed International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan.
The announcement of school holidays in Delhi was made through a press conference. AAP minister Atishi says, “In view of the G20 summit, all schools, colleges and offices will remain closed across Delhi from September 8-10…” Check out the tweet below:
#TO WATCH | Delhi Minister Atishi says, “In view of the G20 summit, all schools, colleges and offices will remain closed across Delhi from September 8-10…” pic.twitter.com/JX3dpDoSeD
— ANI (@ANI)
September 6, 2023
Several roads were closed and public movement in Delhi was restricted
The Delhi government said the national capital was ready to welcome foreign envoys and said all preparations for the G20 summit were complete. India will welcome leaders from the group of 20 major economies of the world. The list of international leaders and delegates includes US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and others.
High security is likely to be present at places like Dilli Haat, Chandni Chowk, Khan Market, Connaught Place and Malcha Marg Market. The MCD statement listed 26 routes that will get special attention, including Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Sachivalaya Road, Purana Quila Road, Lodhi Road, Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, Suraj Kund Road and Mahatma Gandhi Road.
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Source: HIS Education