Updated Jan 14, 2021 | 06:29 IST
Delhi Schools are set to reopen from January 18, 2021 after over 9 months for students of classes 10 and 12. Schools have welcomed the decision, parents are divided. Some are happy while other wanted more time. Delhi School Reopening News, Updates 
A section of parents in the national capital on Wednesday welcomed the Delhi government s decision to allow schools to reopen for students of classes 10 and 12, while others felt it is unsafe to resume classroom learning before a vaccine against COVID-19 is available.
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Those welcoming the decision said that it will give students the opportunity to clarify their doubts and get into the exam mode before board exams begin in May. Students have been home bound for over 10 months. It s time they go out with due precautions and get into the preparatory mode, said Samvit Jha, a parent of a class-12 student and an architect by profession.
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New Delhi, January 13
A section of parents in the national capital on Wednesday welcomed the Delhi government s decision to allow schools to reopen for students of classes X and XII, while others felt it is unsafe to resume classroom learning before a vaccine against COVID-19 is available.
The Delhi government has allowed schools to reopen for students of classes X and XII from January 18. However, the government has directed that students are not bound to come and attendance is completely optional.
Those welcoming the decision said that it will give students the opportunity to clarify their doubts and get into the exam mode before board exams begin in May.