Delhi Schools' Winter Holiday Extended? Check What Government Said

The Delhi Govt’s Directorate of Education has withdrawn the earlier announced order on extension of Winter Vacation for all the Delhi schools.

New Delhi: The Delhi Govt’s Directorate of Education has withdrawn the earlier announced order on extension of Winter Vacation for all the Govt, Govt-aided and Unaided Recognised Private Schools till January 10, news agency ANI reported. The Delhi government cited extreme cold wave and the yellow alert issued by the IMD as a reason for the extension which has been rolled back now.

"An order extending winter break was incorrectly issued. The order has been withdrawn immediately. A decision on the same will be taken tomorrow morning," ANI quoted Department of Education as saying.

#Update | An order extending winter break was incorrectly issued. The order has been withdrawn immediately. A decision on the same will be taken tomorrow morning: Department of Education, Delhi Govt

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2024

The earlier released holiay extension award stated that the decision was taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the students and staff of the schools, as the IMD has predicted severe cold conditions and dense fog in the national capital for the next few days.

The Directorate of Education has directed all the schools to comply with the order and inform the parents and students accordingly. The schools have also been advised to continue the online classes and other academic activities as per the existing schedule.