Odd-even scheme trial: schools to remain shut

Delhi government has ordered shutting down of schools in Delhi for 15 days from January 1 during the trial period of odd-even vehicle formula and would run the school buses under the DTC fleet. “To make the new scheme functional with least disturbance to our children and also to augment public transport during the days, the government has decided to declare holidays for all schools from January 1 to 15 and also to procure the services of school buses for the requirement of DTC at notified rates,” an official notification by Directorate of Education (DoE) said.