Delhi: Schools to reopen next week for classes 10, 12; attendance optional

All schools in Delhi have been allowed to reopen for students of classes 10 and 12 from next Monday, January 18, in view of the CBSE board exams that start on May 4.
Students can come to school if their parents allow. "Children will not be forced to come," Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia said.

In order to conduct activities pertaining to pre-board preparation & practical work, the Govt and Govt aided/unaided schools may call students of Class 10 and 12 only to school from 18th January. The child should be called to school only with the consent of parents, said a statement by the government of Delhi.

While the records of children coming to school be maintained, the same should not be used for attendance purpose as sending the child to school is completely optional for parents, said Delhi govenment.

"Permission is being given to open schools for practicals, projects, counselling etc. for classes 10 and 12 classes from January 18," he added.

While the records of children coming to school be maintained, the same should not be used for attendance purpose as sending the child to school is completely optional for parents: Government of Delhi. https://t.co/syL5N55Pf9

— ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2021