Delhi school holiday today: Schools shut on September 11 ahead of BRICS Summit
Schools across Delhi are closed today, September 11, as authorities step up security and traffic arrangements ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The holiday covers government, government-aided and recognised unaided private schools under the Delhi Directorate of Education.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has declared September 11 a holiday for all government, government-aided, and recognized unaided private schools due to security and traffic arrangements ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. This decision aims to reduce regular commuter movement on Delhi’s roads and facilitate the safe movement of foreign leaders, official delegations, and security personnel in the city.
Authorities have deployed approximately 15,000 personnel, including local police, paramilitary forces, and 100 NSG commandos, alongside implementing traffic restrictions and diversions across key routes in Delhi from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM on September 11.
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