All schools in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed till Thursday due to the cold wave, Chief Minister Adityanath was quoted as saying by PTI.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of dense fog and continued cold conditions in the state till at least Wednesday, The Indian Express reported.
The directive, issued on Sunday, applies to all schools affiliated with the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, Central Board of Secondary Education and the state education board.
“The safety of children is paramount during the cold wave, and any negligence in this regard will not be tolerated,” Adityanath was quoted as saying.
He has reportedly directed government and administrative officials to remain active and assess the situation in their districts.
The chief minister has also ordered the district authorities to ensure adequate arrangements for blankets and bonfires at public places and issued special instructions for the proper functioning of night shelters. He said no person in the state should be forced to sleep in the open during the cold weather.
“All necessary facilities, including bedding, blankets, and cleanliness, must be ensured at all night shelters,” the news agency quoted him as saying.
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