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Gautam Buddha Nagar Closes All Schools on August 21 for Guru Dronacharya Mela

Officials cite crowd control needs to protect students during the Dankaur fair.

Noida Schools Shut Down On August 21 Due To Guru Dronacharya Mela | Image: Shutterstock
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UP Schools Closed in View of Guru Dronacharya Mela (Source: Canva)

Overview

  • The order covers government and private institutions across Noida, Greater Noida and nearby areas of the district.
  • The district administration issued notices to schools and parents advising students to stay home on Thursday.
  • The Guru Dronacharya Mela at the Dankaur temple draws thousands over roughly ten days at Shri Drona Natya Shala, prompting traffic curbs and close monitoring by authorities.
  • Regular classes are expected to resume on Friday, August 22.
  • Separately, schools and colleges were closed on Wednesday in Thane, Panvel, Navi Mumbai and Lonavala following IMD heavy‑rain alerts, while Mumbai institutions stayed open.