Delhi schools may remain shut for 15 days from Jan 1

               
The AAP government is contemplating shutting the city's schools for 15 days from January 1 even they would be rolling out their ambitious odd-even vehicle scheme.
Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that government has received a proposal to close schools from January 1 to January 15. He said that children are most affected due to rising pollution and government will make a policy of odd-even formula considering them.
"We have received a proposal to shut schools between January 1 and 15. We are considering the proposal and if needed, government will announce holiday for all schools," Sisodia said.
Government officials said that there is a winter holiday in all government and private schools from December last week to the first week of January every year. If the Education Department declares holidays for 15 days between January 1 and 15, students' studies will not be affected, he claimed.
"Principals and teachers have to conduct a drive to make the students aware about the sudden increase in pollution level. 26 lakh students are studying in schools and the policy of odd-even formula will be made with their involvement," Sisodia said.