Poor air quality forces Haryana to order school closures

Haryana government orders school closures and online classes because of hazardous air quality, posing health issues.

- NEERAJ MOHAN

The Haryana government has issued directives for the temporary closure of all schools up to class 5, amid deteriorating air quality in the state, especially in districts falling under National Capital Region.

As per the orders issued by the state government, it was decided that the concerned Deputy Commissioners will assess the prevailing situation (as per GRAP) in view of the severe AQI levels in Delhi and surrounding regions, and may discontinue physical classes and issue necessary directions for holding online classes for students up to class 5 in government and private schools in the interest of the health and safety of the students.