nThe Delhi Government will provide dry ration to students of its schools under the mid-day meal scheme for six months, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced it, on Tuesday during a dry ration distribution event at a government school in Mandawali area.
The move comes in view of continued closure of schools since March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“When schools were closed, we decided to send the money for mid-day meals to parents' account, but now, it has been decided that we will give dry rations for six months," Kejriwal said.
“This is a very difficult phase especially for the children, please take care of them, ensure they attend all online classes, and please take care of their nutrition. I hope that the vaccine comes and ends our difficulty as soon as possible,” he said.
Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said that even if the Covid-19 vaccine is available, it will be difficult to compensate for the learning loss due to Covid-19.
“Every day, we pray for the schools to reopen and get re-energized like pre-Covid times. God is testing our patience in these challenging times. But I am proud that despite these challenges our Team Education has been persistent with its efforts. Everyone has worked really hard to reach to 94 per cent of the students through online and semi online teaching,” said Sisodia.
Schools across the country were closed in March to contain the spread of Covid-19. They were partially reopened in some States from October 15.
However, the Delhi Government has announced that schools will not reopen in the national Capital till a vaccine for the coronavirus is available.