Delhi is suffering with severe pollution problems from the last few weeks especially in areas like NCR Noida Ghaziabad and gurugram. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a Red alert after the matrix hit 400 in different parts of Delhi as well as Noida. This has made it difficult for the students to go to Schools and followed by which schools and educational institutions may be closed. Doctors have suggested that breathing in poisonous air is very dangerous for the children. On Monday several schools did not conduct outdoor activities, PT classes and even assembly was cancelled, while classes were still going on.
Holiday announced by CM Atishi
Students were enjoying the Diwali holidays during which the pollution has increased and the holidays might be extended. School holidays that will be given under the name of ‘pollution break’ might start after a few days of observation. However, no official announcement has been made yet. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has ordered for government holiday on special occasion of chhath puja on November 7. It is possible that this situation will be observed till then and from November 8 the holidays might be given. In fact, several offices in Delhi have introduced the work from home facility because adults and children are both being affected by the pollution equally.
Parents demand pollution break
The aqi quality has become very poor after Diwali and Delhi AQI was recorded at 296 at 7 a.m. on Saturday. Parents are sceptical about sending children to school in such a condition. Aprajita, president of the Parents’ Association, recently said despite the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), pollution has increased in the City. From all the parents collectively, she has requested closure of schools for at least five to six days in November and December, when pollution peaks. Meanwhile, if holidays are given, then schools might conduct offline classes to complete the syllabus.
In Anand Vihar, the AQI was very poor with 380 recorded at 7 am; in ITO, it was 253 (poor) at 6 am; in RK Puram, it was 346 (very poor) at 6 am; in IGI Airport T3 it was 342 (very poor) at 6 am; and in Dwarka Sector 8 the AQI was 308 (very poor) at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).