Delhi Classrooms Go Digital Amid Pollution Surge

Rising pollution in Delhi has prompted all primary schools to shift to online classes. This comes as the Commission for Air Quality Management enforces Stage III anti-pollution measures. The move impacts schools managed by the DoE, MCD, and NDMC, with stricter air quality restrictions starting Friday.

Amid escalating pollution levels in Delhi, the city's primary schools will transition to online learning, as announced by Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday. The directive affects schools up to Class 5 across the capital.

This urgent shift comes after the central pollution authority, known as the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), implemented restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan's (GRAP) Stage III earlier in the day.

In a statement, the Directorate of Education instructed both public and private educational institutions to suspend offline classes due to the city's air quality remaining in the 'severe' bracket for a second day. Stringent measures are set to commence on Friday.

(With inputs from agencies.)