The chief minister said the safety of children comes first and made it clear that carelessness during the cold wave will not be accepted.
UP officials told to stay alert on ground
CM Adityanath asked senior officers and district officials to stay in the field and keep an eye on the situation. He said they must check conditions themselves instead of relying only on reports.
District magistrates have also been allowed to close schools locally if the cold worsens. Online classes may be used only if there is no other option.
Uttar Pradesh cold wave: Focus on shelters, blankets and bonfires
The chief minister said no one should be left sleeping in the open during this freezing weather. Funds have already been released to all districts for blankets, night shelters and bonfires.
Officials were told to ensure that shelters have beds, clean spaces, blankets and food, and that help reaches people on time.
CM inspects night shelters in Gorakhpur
During a visit to Gorakhpur, Adityanath inspected night shelters near TP Nagar Pass and Dharmshala Bazaar. He spoke to people staying there and checked the facilities.He also distributed blankets and food himself and assured the homeless that the government would continue to support them through the winter.
Relief work underway across Uttar Pradesh
The chief minister said North India is facing severe cold, and Uttar Pradesh is no exception. Officials, local representatives and volunteers are working to distribute woollens, light bonfires and keep shelters running.
In Gorakhpur alone, 480 bonfires have been arranged. Over 22,000 people have already received blankets and warm clothes.
UP urged to help and stay careful
Adityanath appealed to people who can afford it to help those in need during the cold spell.
He also advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel in fog, stay careful on roads and drink enough water, even in winter.
Inputs from PTI