Physical Classes Till In Prayagraj Schools Suspended Till February 20 Due To Maha Kumbh Rush. Check Details

Maha Kumbh Traffic Jam: Due to massive crowds during Maha Kumbh, physical classes in schools in Prayagraj have been closed for students up to Class 8 until February 20.

An AI image of a child attending classes online.

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Schools Closed In Prayagraj: Prayagraj is witnessing a massive influx of devotees due to the ongoing Maha Kumbh, leading to severe traffic congestion across the city. In view of this, authorities have decided to extend holidays for schools up to Class 8. The schools will now remain closed until February 20.

District Basic Education Officer (BSA) Praveen Kumar Tiwari stated that while students will be on leave, teachers and staff will continue to attend school to carry out essential administrative tasks such as DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer), Aadhaar seeding, and UDI generation.

"As per the instructions of District Magistrate, Prayagraj, classes of all schools from class 1 to 8 will be conducted online from 17 to 20 February 2025. All teachers will be present in the school and complete the departmental work. Ensure strict compliance of all relevant public orders," Praveen Kumar Tiwari said in an X post.

जिलाधिकारी महोदय, प्रयागराज के निर्देशानुसार दिनांक 17 से 20 फरवरी 2025 तक कक्षा 1 से 8 तक के सभी विद्यालयों की कक्षाएं ऑनलाइन संचालित की जाएंगी। समस्त शिक्षक विद्यालय में उपस्थित रहकर विभागीय कार्य पूर्ण करेंगे।
सभी संबंधित जन आदेश का कठोरता से पालन सुनिश्चित करें।

— Praveen tiwari BSA PRAYAGRAJ (@Bsa_Prayagraj) February 16, 2025

Online Classes to Continue

Tiwari further informed that the decision was taken under the directives of District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar. To ensure uninterrupted learning, schools have been instructed to conduct online classes. The order applies to both government and private schools in urban and rural areas, and strict compliance has been mandated.

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— Praveen tiwari BSA PRAYAGRAJ (@Bsa_Prayagraj) February 16, 2025

Traffic Jams In Prayagraj

Due to the Maha Kumbh rush, roads have continuously remained clogged in Prayagraj. The traffic congestion stretches for several kilometres on some roads.

 

Google Maps on Monday morning showed several roads choked in Prayagraj.