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Delhi Pollution: 'Schools Should Not Open Before 9:30 AM' | Dr Sanjeev Bagai

Should schools remain shut or adopt a hybrid model as Delhi-NCR battles toxic air? Speaking to NDTV, paediatric nephrologist Dr Sanjeev Bagai warns that children, especially those below five, are particularly vulnerable to air pollution because of their developing immune systems and faster breathing rates. He calls for delayed school timings, online classes and a more flexible school schedule, arguing that sending children out early in the morning exposes them to dangerous levels of pollution. He also demands a separate ministry to tackle air pollution, led by scientists, doctors and environmental experts, and says clean air is a fundamental right under Article 21.

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