The Delhi Directorate of Education on Saturday instructed all schools to hold classes for students up to Class IX and XI in a hybrid format due to the worsening air quality in the city.

On Sunday, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 497, remaining in the 'severe' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Meanwhile, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) activated Stage-IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect to prevent further deterioration of air pollution in Delhi-NCR.

According to the circular dated December 13, government, government-aided, and unaided recognised private schools under the Directorate of Education, NDMC, MCD, and the Delhi Cantonment Board have been instructed to offer both physical and

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