Officials said the deteriorating air quality left little room for relaxation, prompting the government to reassess its earlier approach to school operations.

Students from nursery to Class 5 will have to study in virtual mode compulsorily due to rising air pollution, the Delhi government said today.

New Delhi: In view of the severe air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday issued a circular directing schools to shift

Delhi AQI Alert: The Delhi government announced that classes for grades 6 and above will continue as per the previously issued instructions. All schools have been instructed to comply with this order and inform the respective parents immediately. 

The Delhi government has directed schools in the national capital to shift to online mode from hybrid for students up to class 5. As per the circular dated December 15, physical classes for students from nursery to Class 5 have been discontinued across all government, government-aided and unaided private recognised schools in Delhi. Delhi Air Pollution: Government Directs Schools To Shift to Online Mode for Students Upto Class 5 As Air Quality Deteriorates in National Capital.