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CAQM orders Delhi-NCR schools to halt sports activities in Nov‑Dec
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🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:17 AM
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The Central Authority for Quality Management has instructed schools across Delhi‑NCR and neighboring states to suspend all sports programmes during November and December.
The Central Authority for Quality Management (CAQM) issued an advisory to educational institutions in Delhi‑NCR and adjoining states, directing them to forgo all organised sports activities for the months of November and December. The notice, circulated to school administrations, emphasizes compliance with the directive without specifying a particular rationale.
School officials are expected to adjust their extracurricular calendars accordingly, reallocating time slots previously earmarked for athletics to academic or other non‑sport activities. Parents have been informed through circulars that the temporary suspension will not affect the overall academic schedule.
The CAQM has indicated that it will monitor adherence to the guidance and may issue further instructions if required. Educational bodies across the region have affirmed their commitment to follow the order, citing the authority’s role in overseeing school‑level programmes.
School officials are expected to adjust their extracurricular calendars accordingly, reallocating time slots previously earmarked for athletics to academic or other non‑sport activities. Parents have been informed through circulars that the temporary suspension will not affect the overall academic schedule.
The CAQM has indicated that it will monitor adherence to the guidance and may issue further instructions if required. Educational bodies across the region have affirmed their commitment to follow the order, citing the authority’s role in overseeing school‑level programmes.