Delhi govt suggests reopening schools, colleges

A proposal submitted by the Delhi Education Department reportedly suggests reopening of schools for children from sixth grade onwards and colleges with immediate effect, while also suggesting schools for primary school children up to fifth grade to be reopened from December 20 onwards. “Delhi’s air quality has started to improve and the situation is not as severe as it was post-Diwali. Delhi’s air quality levels between December 1 and December 12 have been hovering between 250 and 300 and therefore, a review meeting with all the departments was held today (Monday) to analyse the possible measures that can be taken around the restrictions imposed to curb air pollution,” said Environment Minister Gopal Rai, while addressing a press conference.