Delhi-NCR schools not equipped to fight fire emergency

The Delhi government’s education department on Friday issued showcause notice to over 100 private schools that failed in the report and directed public schools to implement corrective measures.

“The head of schools or manager of all the said private unaided recognized schools as per the list are directed to submit their explanation for not having a valid fire safety certificate within seven days, failing which action will be taken for withdrawal of recognition against the concerned school,” the showcause notice stated.