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MCD Directs Delhi Schools To Use Summer Vacations For Maintenance Work, Ensure Safe And Hygienic Buildings Before New Session
24htopnews | May 17, 2026 2:08 PM CST

The MCD has directed heads of its schools and officials to complete maintenance and repair work during summer vacations to ensure campuses remain safe and functional before reopening. A circular issued on May 11 instructed schools to prioritise civil repairs, toilet maintenance, electrical safety, drinking water facilities and cleanliness.

New Delhi, May 16: The MCD has directed heads of its schools and officials to use the summer vacations for maintenance-related work, ensuring school buildings remain safe, hygienic and fully functional before the new academic session, officials said on Saturday.

The civic body said the vacation period should be utilised for repair-related works so that it do not disrupt academic activities once schools reopen.

In a circular dated May 11, school heads have been asked to identify urgent maintenance requirements, including civil repairs, whitewashing and painting, repair of toilets and drinking water facilities, electrical repairs and replacement of damaged fittings, as well as maintenance of playgrounds and overall campus cleanliness.

The circular directed school heads to submit details of the required works to the deputy director (Education) of the zone concerned, with copies marked to the director of education and the additional commissioner (Education).


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