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UP shuts schools in three districts for Kanwar Yatra
Telegraph India··4 Aug
District administrations in Meerut, Ghaziabad and Baghpat ordered schools, colleges and universities to remain closed as heavy movement of Kanwar pilgrims continued through Uttar Pradesh. Meerut's closure covers institutions from Classes 1 to 12 along with colleges until August 12, while Ghaziabad and Baghpat issued similar orders. Muzaffarnagar had announced a comparable shutdown earlier in the week.
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What It Means For You
- Parents and students in Meerut, Ghaziabad and Baghpat should note that regular classes are suspended, though scheduled exams will proceed.
- Commuters and travelers through western Uttar Pradesh should expect heavier traffic and plan alternate routes during the closure period.
- Anyone with academic deadlines in these districts should confirm with their institution whether specific exam dates remain unaffected.
What's Happening
- District magistrates in Meerut, Ghaziabad and Baghpat ordered schools, colleges and universities closed from August 3-4 through August 12.
- The closures apply to institutions from Nursery or Class 1 through Class 12, plus degree colleges and technical institutes.
- Previously scheduled examinations are exempt and will continue as per the existing timetable set by each institution.
The Yearly Pattern Behind Kanwar Yatra School Closures
- The Kanwar Yatra draws millions of Shiva devotees who carry holy water from the Ganga during the Hindu month of Shravan.
- District administrations across western UP have closed schools during peak pilgrim movement for several years running.
- Muzaffarnagar's earlier closure order, from August 3 to 10, shows how districts stagger shutdown periods based on local pilgrim traffic.
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