Uttar Pradesh closes schools for young students: Here’s why!

UTTAR PRADESH: Due to air pollution, all schools from nursery to class V have been ordered to close, all schools in the state will have to implement it.

In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Noida, all schools from nursery to class V have been ordered to close, while all schools from grades 6 to 12 will work under the hybrid model, strict action will be taken against schools violating the rules.

This decision has come out due to air pollution because the air quality index in Greater Noida has crossed 500 and the atmosphere there has become quite toxic.

The administration took this decision in light of the increasing pollution, while this order has been issued keeping in mind the safety of children and it has been asked to be implemented immediately.

According to the order issued by the office of the District Inspector of Schools Gautam Buddh Nagar, the District Magistrate has ordered that classes in schools affiliated to the Basic Education Council, Madras Board and coaching centers operating in the district should be kept to a minimum.

The order states that classes from sixth to ninth and eleventh will be conducted in hybrid mode, with instructions to hold classes both online and physically, keeping in mind the precautionary measures.