In a latest update, The Delhi education department has issued a circular instructing all private schools to ensure the continuation of education for children who have become orphans or lost a parent after March 2020, whether due to COVID-19 or other reasons.

The directive aims to provide these students with the necessary support to continue their studies in private unaided and aided recognised schools.

According to the circular, district deputy directors of education (DDEs) are instructed to ensure these students can continue their education without interruption. Schools operating on land allotted by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) or the government are required to immediately place these students under the free ship category.

The circular also states that students who have lost one or both parents since March 2020 should be classified as belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) or Disadvantaged Group category.

Private schools can claim reimbursement for these students' fees from the Directorate of Education, Delhi, up to the elementary level.

After completing Class 8, these students should be guided and facilitated for admission into government schools to ensure their education continues seamlessly.