New Delhi: Delhi will reopen the primary schools in the national capital, on Wednesday. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by Environment Minister Gopal Rai. Earlier on Friday, the AAP government announced the closure of primary schools and work from home for 50 percent of its staff as the pollution levels in Delhi reached to severe category.

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"We're taking all steps to control the pollution situation. In lieu of that, we're shutting down all primary schools in Delhi from tomorrow. Also shutting down outdoor activities for all classes above class 5," said Arvind Kejriwal.

Several schools in the national capital welcomed the government's decision on holding online classes for primary grades. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) had recently asked the Delhi government to shut schools until the city's air quality improves.

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Meanwhile, the Centre's air quality panel on Sunday directed authorities to lift various curbs issued earlier as the air pollution level in the national capital is improving gradually.