DU Moves to Online Classes as Pollution Crisis Worsens; GRAP Stage 4 Measures Enforced

Physical classes at Delhi University (DU) are set to resume on November 25, while examination and interview schedules remain unchanged.

With air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorating to hazardous levels, Delhi University (DU) has announced that all its classes will be held online until Saturday, November 23, 2024. This decision comes as Delhi authorities implement stringent Stage 4 measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to deal with severe air pollution crisis affecting the Delhi NCR region.

As per the notification issued by DU, physical classes at DU will resume on November 25, while examination and interview schedules remain unchanged.

Earlier today, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, affiliated with DU, issued its own notice, citing dangerously poor air quality in Chirag Delhi. The college emphasized that online classes would follow the existing timetable, with attendance managed through the Saksham ERP portal. Faculty have been directed to keep records of all virtual sessions.

Supreme Court Orders Emergency Pollution Measures

In a landmark intervention, the Supreme Court ordered Stage 4 GRAP measures, which include halting physical classes for grades 10 and 12 and banning non-essential construction activities. Vehicle restrictions are also in place, limiting entry to BS-VI-compliant trucks and restricting older BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, unless essential. Authorities are actively monitoring compliance and have established grievance mechanisms for public reporting.