Varanasi school closure: The district administration, Varanasi, has decided to extend school closures in urban areas of the city until February 8, 2025. According to an official notice circulated by local media sources, the closure has been made in light of transportation difficulties due to the massive footfall of pilgrims in Maha Kumbh Mela. A sudden surge in the number of pilgrims arriving from Prayagraj caused severe traffic congestion in Varanasi on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The unexpected influx created major transportation challenges, prompting authorities to take urgent measures to manage the situation.
School closures extended until February 8 for urban areas
To maintain order and ensure smooth traffic management, the district administration has decided to extend school closures in urban areas of Varanasi until February 8, 2025. Officials stated that, in light of transportation difficulties and the well-being of students, all government, council, and aided schools from Classes 1 to 8, along with English and Hindi medium schools affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, and other boards, will continue classes in an online format. However, educational institutions in rural areas will function as usual with physical attendance.
Here’s is the official notice collected from the local media sources:
School staff to continue administrative duties on-site
Despite the shift to online learning, the district administration clarified that principals and staff of council-aided schools must continue reporting to their respective campuses. Their responsibilities will include overseeing administrative tasks such as processing Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Aapaar ID seeding, and other critical operations.
