The air pollution condition across the Delhi-NCR has forced the authorities to conduct classes either online mode or online. The continuous declining level of pollution in the region has forced officials to give instructions to schools in this regard. As for the latest, NoidaDM has asked schools to conduct online classes for students of pre-primary to class 5, and for the senior classes from 6 to 9, and 11 – hybrid mode has been suggested.
Classes 10 and 12 will most likely take place in physical mode only.
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Delhi, Ghaziabad also switch to online mode
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on December 13 invoked Stage-IV of GRAP in the national capital as the AQI slipped to ‘Severe+’. As for the hybrid model, schools will be allowed to hold both physical and online classes, wherever online education is feasible.
Similarly, the Ghaziabad district administration also asked the schools to conduct online classes from Pre‑Nursery and Nursery up to Class 5 will be held entirely online, while Classes 6 to 9 and Class 11 will operate in a hybrid format.
The official order stated that the decision is being taken due to the negative impact on students’ health. The notices said the order will remain in place until further instructions.
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Worsening AQI troubles residents
On Monday, the air quality was ‘severe’ at 38 stations while it was ‘very poor’ at two stations in Delhi. Jahangirpuri, which recorded an AQI of 498, recorded the worst air quality among all 40 stations. Amid this, even the courts have decided to work online or hybrid mode.
The Delhi HC on Monday has advised lawyers to avail hybrid mode for appearing in court. The national capital remained covered under a thick hazy blanket of smog. On Sunday, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant also advised members of the Bar and parties-in-person to avail hybrid mode of appearance through video conferencing in matters listed before the Supreme Court in view of the prevailing weather conditions.
Presently, the high court functions through a hybrid mode where proceedings are conducted through both physical and virtual modes. |
