UP Schools Closed: The District Magistrate in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has closed all schools due to the large crowd returning from the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. The District Magistrate issued the directive late evening on January 26 to keep schools closed and conduct online classes for classes 1 to 12.
According to the directive, offline classes will remain suspended in all schools for grades 1 to 12 until February 5. However, classes will be conducted online at the same school timings to complete the syllabus. This order applies to all CBSE, ICSE, and state board schools in the region.
Practical classes schedule
During this period, schools are allowed to conduct practical classes at their convenience. Notably, students will need to visit the school for practical exams when called, while online classes will continue for regular studies. This decision aims to manage the growing crowd on the roads and maintain the traffic system.
Teachers asked to attend schools
The order was released by the Basic Education Officer Arvind Pathak. According to the order, school staff, and teachers have been asked to attend school during this time.
This year, Mauni Amavasya observing on January 29 in the middle of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, devotees have started pouring into Uttar Pradesh’s holy city of Varanasi. According to the officials, approximately 5 to 7 lakh devotees are reaching Kashi daily ahead of the occasion. Due to this situation, most schools have been instructed to conduct online classes. Students and parents are advised to keep in touch with the school authorities for latest updates.