Delhi schools to close on September 11 for BRICS Summit

Delhi’s schools will close on September 11 as the capital prepares to host the BRICS Leaders’ Summit.

The Directorate of Education said all offices and schools under its jurisdiction, including government, government-aided and recognized private schools, will observe the holiday. The order follows an earlier directive from the Delhi government’s General Administration Department.

The 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit will run from September 11 to 13 at Bharat Mandapam. Leaders from about 30 BRICS member and partner countries are expected to attend, alongside heads of international organizations and business representatives.

The summit will also bring extensive traffic measures. Vehicle movement is expected to be affected at 22 diversion points across more than 35 roads, including Sardar Patel Marg, Mathura Road, Janpath, Ashoka Road and Press Enclave Road. Delhi Police has issued alternate routes to manage traffic and redirect vehicles.

At Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk, vehicles heading toward East and South Delhi will be diverted through BSZ Marg and IP Marg. Traffic bound for Central, North and West Delhi will use BSZ Marg and Delhi Gate, while vehicles heading to New Delhi and Connaught Place will be directed via Sikandra Road. Mathura Road and Tilak Marg will be prohibited routes at that point.