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Delhi Schools Go Hybrid Amid Toxic Smog Alert
20 Jan
Summary
- Hybrid learning mandated for NCR schools due to severe air pollution.
- Classes up to 5th grade must adopt hybrid mode under GRAP Stage III.
- Students in grades 6-9 and 11 also move to hybrid learning under Stage IV.
In response to severe air pollution, schools in Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) districts are now implementing hybrid learning models. This transition, mandated under Stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), seeks to balance children's health with uninterrupted education.
Under GRAP Stage III, all schools serving children up to Class 5 in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar must offer hybrid classes. This includes simultaneous physical and online instruction.
As pollution levels escalate to the severe+ category, GRAP Stage IV extends these hybrid requirements to students in Classes 6 through 9 and Class 11. The choice to attend online classes remains with parents and students, with no compulsory physical attendance enforced if remote learning is preferred due to health concerns.
Furthermore, schools in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha Nagar, including Noida and Greater Noida, will operate from 10 am to 3 pm. Classes for students in grades 10 and 12 will generally continue in physical mode, prioritizing board exam preparation. Schools are urged to ensure robust digital infrastructure to support students opting for online education.
