Delhi schools to resume mid-day meals once full attendance is achieved

The state reopened schools for Classes 9 to 12 on February 7 following a prolonged closure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools reopened for nursery to Class 8 from February 14.

Delhi School Reopening: The government schools of Delhi would continue the doorstep delivery of dry ration kits rather than hot cooked mid-day meals until 100 per cent attendance is achieved, according to officials.

Talking about the commencement of mid-day meal sessions in schools, an official told PTI, "Right now, there is only 50 per cent attendance in schools and so, if cooked mid-day meals are resumed, all students will not be benefited from the scheme. As soon as 100 per cent attendance is achieved, serving of cooked mid-day meals will begin," an official said.

The comment comes against the backdrop of the Delhi Rozi Roti Adhikar Abhiyan sending a legal notice to the Delhi government and the three municipal corporations in the national capital regarding non-resumption of hot cooked mid-day meals in schools even though physical classes have commenced for classes 1 to 8 from February 14, 2022.

Meanwhile, the state reopened schools for Classes 9 to 12 on February 7 following a prolonged closure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools reopened for nursery to Class 8 from February 14.

Schools in Delhi have also received directions from the state government to ensure students of senior secondary sections attend classes regularly and teachers should strive for 100 per cent of students’ attendance while completing the syllabus on time. The government has released these directions after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced that the board examination will be conducted from April 26 onwards.

Delhi Director of Education Himanshu Gupta conducted a meeting to discuss the necessary preparations for the upcoming examinations. The official statement informed that the meeting was also attended by Education Advisor Shailendra Sharma and Additional Director (School) Rita Sharma.

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