Delhi School Reopening Update: Schools to remain Closed in Delhi for now, confirms CM Kejriwal

Delhi School Reopening Update: As per the latest update, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has confirmed that all schools in Delhi will remain closed for now, until any further notice by the state government owing to the prevailing situation of COVID-19. Delhi CM’s clarification on the issue comes in response to a representation sent by over 2500 parents to him urging not to reopen schools in the National Capital. Interacting with media persons in the national capital today, Delhi Chief Minsiter Arvind Kejriwal said that “Schools are not reopening for now.”

Earlier, the Department of Education, Delhi Government had announcd that schools in Delhi will remain closed until 31^st October 2020, after being shut down on 16^th March 2020 as part of the COVID-19 precautionary measures. Earlier, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had tweeted "All schools in Delhi will remain closed till October 31 due to Corona. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that as a parent, he understands the seriousness of the situation. At this time it will not be appropriate to take any risk regarding the health of children.”

The Ministry of Home Affairs, MHA, had earlier passed the orders for schools to reopen after October 15, 2020. However, educational institutions' authorities and state governments are allowed to make their own choices depending on the condition of the pandemic in the state to either reopen the schools or continue with online classes. Schools and colleges were allowed by MHA to call students on a voluntary basis from September 21, 2020, but the Delhi government decided against it.