India: In the wake of rising pollution Delhi government on Thursday closed all govt and private primary schools in the national capital for next 2 days. However, MCD schools will remain closed on November 3 and 4 and the classes to be held in online mode for students.
Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai asserted that the next 15 days are going to be crucial amid the rising pollution and deteriorating air quality. Speaking to ANI, Rai said, “When compared to the earlier times, the situation has definitely gone better. However, according to the experts, the next 15 days will be crucial. The government is working on how to cut the sources that cause pollution”.
Rai also called for cooperation between the Central government and the state government. “We need to work unitedly in order to curb the situation. Everyone needs to be aware of it”, he said.
