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NDTV
4 days ago
- NDTV
Kanwar Yatra: Schools Shut In These UP Districts As Pilgrim Rush Intensifies
As the annual Kanwar Yatra intensifies ahead of Shivratri on July 23, district administrations in several regions of Uttar Pradesh have temporarily suspended classes in a bid to avoid disruptions caused by the massive movement of pilgrims. Full Week Suspension In Key Districts Schools in Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Bareilly, and Badaun will remain closed from July 16 to July 23 due to anticipated traffic bottlenecks and safety concerns. With a considerable surge in footfall expected along key pilgrimage routes, officials have issued orders aiming to ensure smooth vehicular flow and safeguard school-going children. In Meerut, District Magistrate VK Singh announced the closure of all schools, citing the increased movement of devotees and the resulting need for traffic regulation. Institutions are set to resume regular classes on July 24. Muzaffarnagar's administration, led by DM Umesh Mishra, has implemented a similar directive. Officials have warned strict penalties against non-compliance. Region-Specific Measures in Bareilly, Badaun In Bareilly, District Magistrate Avinash Singh directed all schools affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, UP Board, and vocational streams within a 5-km radius of Delhi Road and Badaun Road to remain closed on all four Mondays of the Sawan month. Traffic Diversions In Place The annual pilgrimage has also led to significant traffic management changes, particularly on the Delhi-Meerut Highway, where one-way traffic arrangements have been made to accommodate the large number of devotees walking to Haridwar and other religious destinations.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kanwar Yatra: All educational institutions in UP's Muzaffarnagar to remain closed from July 16 to 23
All educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district will remain closed from July 16 to July 23 in view of the Kanwar Yatra, district authorities said on Monday. The Yatra sees a large number of kanwariyas travelling on foot to collect sacred water from the Ganga river and offer it at Shiva temples.(HT_PRINT) District Magistrate Umesh Mishra told reporters that the decision has been taken to ensure smooth conduct of the annual religious pilgrimage and to avoid any inconvenience to students and staff during the festival period. 'All schools and colleges in the district will remain closed from July 16 to July 23, 2025. Strict action will be taken against any institution found open during this period,' Mishra warned. Kanwar Yatra, which sees a large number of kanwariyas travelling on foot to collect sacred water from the Ganga river and offer it at Shiva temples, witnesses heavy movement and heightened security arrangements across western Uttar Pradesh, including Muzaffarnagar. The administration has appealed to all educational institutions to strictly comply with the order.
