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No physical sports in Delhi-NCR in Nov-Dec? Here's what CAQM said
Delhi Air Pollution: The CAQM has advised schools in Delhi NCR not to schedule physical sports activities or competitions in November and December, citing air quality trends during the period
The CAQM has advised schools in Delhi NCR not to schedule physical sports activities or competitions in November and December, citing air quality trends during the period
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has advised the Delhi government and state governments in the National Capital Region (NCR) not to schedule physical sports activities or competitions in November and December, citing air quality trends during the period.
In its advisory dated September 10, the commission said competitions already scheduled for the two months may be rescheduled, reported news agency PTI.
The advisory comes after the Supreme Court raised concerns over the impact of poor and severe air quality on children participating in physical sports competitions held by schools during that period.
While hearing the MC Mehta vs Union of India & Ors case, the apex court had asked CAQM to issue appropriate directions to schools in Delhi-NCR to postpone sports and games competitions scheduled for November and December.
In a letter issued in November 2025, the CAQM advised the NCR state governments and the Delhi government to reschedule such activities. "The Commission deems it necessary to reiterate its observations made vide letter dated 19.11.2025 referred above for the current year 2026 as well,” it said.
