New Delhi

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that primary schools in Delhi will be shut from Saturday till the pollution situation improves.

"We're taking all steps to control the pollution situation. In lieu of that, we're shutting down all primary schools in Delhi from tomorrow... Also shutting down outdoor activities for all classes above class 5," CM Kejriwal said.

"We're also mulling whether the odd-even scheme for vehicles should be implemented," Kejriwal said.

The Delhi chief minister also said that now was "not the time for blame game and finger pointing".

Air Quality in the national capital continued to remain in the "severe" category on Friday, the second straight day.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has convened a high-level meeting today to discuss the implementation of curbs on polluting activities under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan.

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The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) had on Wednesday asked the Delhi government to shut schools till air quality in the capital improves.