Schools in UP's Meerut to be closed till July 27 due to Kanwar yatra

MEERUT: The Meerut administration on Monday ordered the closure of all schools in the district till July 27 in view of the ongoing Kanwar Yatra.

On directives of the administration, the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) and Basic Siksha Adhikari (BSA) have issued separate orders regarding the closure of schools till Jul 27. The decision has been taken keeping in mind the problems students might face due to route diversions during the yatra. DIOS, Rajesh Kumar said that all schools of CBSE, ICSE and UP board will remain closed till Jul 27. BSA Yogendra Kumar also issued similar orders for all primary schools.

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