- Schools in Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Bareilly, and Badaun closed from July 16 to 23 due to Kanwar Yatra
- Meerut schools closed to manage traffic and ensure safety during pilgrimage, reopening July 24
- Muzaffarnagar administration enforces school closures with strict penalties for non-compliance
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.
