Delhi Parents Divided Over Reopening Of Schools

Due to the concerns of a possible third wave of COVID-19, parents in Delhi are divided over the plan to reopen schools in the national capital.

An expert committee that was set up by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has recommended a phase-wise reopening of schools in Delhi beginning from September.

President of the Delhi Parents’ Association Aparajita Gautam said, “The risk is not over yet. Reopening schools right before October-November during which the third wave has been predicted by experts, is not a wise decision. A system for online learning is already in place and extending it for few weeks or a month more will not cause any major harm when schools have been closed for so long already.”

All India Parents’ Association (AIPA) President Ashok Agarwal said, “What is the justification in indefinitely delaying reopening of schools in Delhi? Like 2020-21, 2021-22 is also becoming zero academic year.”