New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality was recorded as “very poor” on Tuesday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
The air quality index (AQI) was 382 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Thick fog continues to cover the city, affecting visibility.
Despite poor air quality, trains continue to run near New Delhi railway station.
CPCB classifies AQI 0-50 as good, 51-100 as satisfactory, 101-200 as moderate, 201-300 as poor, 301-400 as very poor and 401-500 as severe.
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“Mixed Mode”
As per the Supreme Court order and directives of the Council of Air Quality Management (CAQM), schools in Delhi are functioning in hybrid mode (online and face-to-face). )
CAQM said, “State governments in NCR should ensure that all classes up to 12th standard are conducted in ‘hybrid’ mode, i.e., both in ‘physical’ mode and in ‘online’ mode, wherever online mode is feasible across the country .
In MC Mehta v. Union of India, the Supreme Court directed the CAQM to review its restrictions and noted its impact on education.
Expressing concern over students missing mid-day meal, lack of online learning resources for some students and limited supply of air purifiers at home, the court said: “A large number of students have been deprived of the facility to enjoy mid-day meal as schools and angarwadis have been closed.”
“A large number of students do not have facilities to take advantage of online education. Many educational institutions do not have facilities to provide online education. Many students do not have air purifiers in their residences and therefore may not have any facilities.” Sitting between children at home and children going to school the difference. “
