Delhi government decides to reopen the schools for classes 10 and 12 from January 18

The government of Delhi has decided to reopen the schools in the national capital from January 18 for students of classes 10 and 12. The schools will reopen with several Covid-19 safety guidelines in place for the safety of the students.

The schools in Delhi have been shut down since March 2020 in view of the rapid spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and the extension of the nationwide lockdown by the central government. The schools in the national capital will be reopening after nearly 10 months.

The government of Delhi has decided to reopen the schools for students of classes 10 and 12 from January 18 due to the conduction of the upcoming board exams and practical exams for the academic session 2020-21.

Students had been pushing for the conduction of physical classes so that they could prepare well for the



upcoming board exams. All schools in Delhi had been conducting the classes for students in online mode during the lockdown.

Students had taken to social media ever since the announcement of the CBSE board exams 2021 dates to reinstate the conduction of physical classes in schools for classes 10 and 12 so that they can better prepare for the upcoming exams.

The schools in Delhi will reopen with several Covid-19 safety measures in place, such as the usage of masks and hand sanitisers in school premises, staggered classes, and strict social distancing in all the common areas of the school.

Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia have announced that the schools in Delhi will only reopen once the Covid-19 vaccine is made available to the public, keeping in mind the safety of the students.