Delhi schools to remain closed on Monday for Chhath Puja as NCR schools continue in hybrid

Delhi schools will be closed on November 16 in observance of Chhath Puja, as per a circular from the Directorate of Education. This decision follows a notification from the General Administration Department on November 9 declaring the day a public holiday. The holiday applies to all government, government-aided, and recognised private schools under the Directorate's jurisdiction.

The holiday coincides with ongoing restrictions on physical school attendance in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to deteriorating air quality. Schools in Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddh Nagar had previously directed educators to switch to online or hybrid classes to limit students' exposure to polluted outdoor air. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), continues to dictate the mode of conducting classes in NCR schools based on air quality forecasts.

Despite the Chhath Puja closure, parents and students should consult their respective education departments and district administrations for updates on class attendance and teaching methods.