During the trial period of odd-even vehicle formula, the Delhi Government is likely to shut the city’s schools for 15 days from January 1.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said the Government has received a proposal to close schools from January 1 to January 15 and if needed, they will announce holidays. He said children are most affected due to rising pollution and the Government will make a policy of odd-even formula with their involvement.
“Principals and teachers have to conduct a drive to make the students aware about the sudden increase in pollution level. Children are the biggest stakeholder as 26 lakh students are studying in schools and the policy of odd-even formula will be made with their involvement,” the Deputy Chief Minister said.
“There is a winter holiday in all Government and private schools from December last week to the first week of January every year. If the Education Department declares holidays for 15 days between January 1 and 15, students’ studies will not be affected,” claimed a Government official.