"Mistakenly issued", Delhi govt withdraws order extending winter vacations in schools

Hours after issuing circular extending winter vacations in all schools till January 10, the Delhi government withdrew its circular, stating that it was 'mistakenly issued'. Delhi's Directorate of Education will decide on whether to extend the winter break or not on Sunday morning. 

The vacation ended on Saturday and classes are to resume from



Monday.

The Delhi Department of Education clarified that the earlier order was mistakenly issued and has been immediately withdrawn. "Order No.DE.23(3)/Sch.Br./2024/18 dated: January 6, 2024, regarding extension of Winter Vacation stands withdrawn with immediate effect. Further orders in this regard may be issued in due course," the updated order read.