Delhi schools are required to maintain at least 220 working days in an academic year, according to a circular released by the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) on Monday, November 27.

The minimal number of required working days is in adherence with the National Curriculum Framework guidelines, the Directorate of Education stated," As per section 19 of RTE Act-2009 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, it is mandatory for all the schools running under Directorate of Education to observe the minimum 220 working days in an academic year giving consideration to the notified lists of gazetted or restricted, or local holidays for the calendar year (January to December)," the circular reads.

In order to ensure that the required minimum of 220 working days is completed within the designated academic year, the heads of government schools are required to carefully prepare and implement their academic calendars before the start of each academic year and before any holidays are observed.

NTA JEE Main 2024: Registration Window To Close Soon; Here's How To Register

It also emphasises that unaided recognised schools must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Department of Education (DoE) and seek permission from their respective management before taking any holidays. Moreover, the Department of Education (DoE) has advised the Deputy District Education (DDE) officers to carefully follow these guidelines of minimum number of working days, as laid down by that directorate in its circular.

"The deputy district education (DDE) officers are also advised to ensure strict compliance of the same before sanctioning restricted/local holidays to any school under their jurisdiction. In addition, un-aided recognised schools would also obtain approval of holidays from their respective management," DoE added.

UPSC CSE Mains 2023 Result Date To Be Out Soon At upsc.gov.in; Check Category-Wise Cut-Offs Here