‘Every child precious’: Delhi CM asks schools to make necessary arrangements for heatwave

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday stated that in view of the rising temperatures, all schools in the national capital have been directed to submit a compliance report on the India Meteorological Department’s Heat Wave Action guidelines to the Directorate of Education by 2 May.

Rekha Gupta, taking to social media platform X, shared, “Every school is being asked to ensure safe drinking water, designate nodal officers and all necessary preventive measures for students.”

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She said parents have also been requested to send their wards to schools in light cotton outfits, remain connected with class WhatsApp groups, and immediately report to the school administration if they have any concerns. “For us, every child is precious and every student’s well-being is paramount,” Gupta stated, adding that any school-related concern may also be sent to her directly.

Earlier, the Delhi government’s Directorate of Education had issued a circular to the schools asking them to comply with all the guidelines for the precautionary measures to be followed in the wake of the heatwave conditions in the national capital. The circular mentioned several practical and useful methods, like the ‘buddy system’ wherein each student shall be paired with another during school hours to monitor and take care of each other’s wellbeing.

Schools have also been asked to avoid outdoor physical activities for students. Instructions have also been issued to display the Information, Education and Communication material issued by the Health Department on heat-wave precautions.
The CM, while reviewing the preparedness, has also said that, if required, the ORS packets must also be distributed in the schools.