New Delhi: Delhi schools have been ordered to stop outdoor activities after the order of the Supreme Court, highlighting the severe threat that air pollution poses to children. This comes after Delhi saw dangerous pollution levels for a week, sparking public concern for kids’ well-being. Court flags health risk Earlier, the Delhi High Court had made a strong observation during a plea filed by minor students. Justice Sachin Datta questioned why schools continued outdoor sports during Delhi’s most polluted months. He emphasised that children “should not take part in outdoor sports” from November to January and urged authorities to revise the sports calendar to protect their health. The Supreme Court also instructed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to ensure that school sports are shifted to cleaner months. The bench warned that exposing children to outdoor activities during peak pollution levels is forcing them to put them in a “gas chamber,” underlining the...
- Durgesh Nandan
- Updated on: Nov 21, 2025 | 03:27 PM