1. DOPT orders a half-day closure for central government establishments on January 22.
2. Applicable to central government offices, institutions, and industrial establishments nationwide until 2:30 pm.
3. The Ministry of Finance confirms the inclusion of public sector banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, and RRBs in the closure.
Ayodhya, Jan 19: The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has issued an order mandating a half-day closure for central government establishments on January 22.
This directive applies to central government offices, institutions, and industrial establishments across India, extending until 2:30 pm on the said date.
Public sector banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, and regional rural banks (RRBs) fall under the purview of this closure, as confirmed by the Ministry of Finance.
Uttar Pradesh: A Day of Festivity and Closure
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared a statewide holiday in all educational institutions on January 22. In addition to school closures, liquor shops will remain shut in the state on the day of the consecration ceremony, encouraging people to actively participate in the festivities.
Madhya Pradesh: Celebrating Like a Festival
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced the closure of all schools on January 22, urging citizens to celebrate the day like a festival. In line with this, Yadav has also declared a dry day in the state on the day of the consecration ceremony.
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Rajasthan: A Half-Day Holiday
The Rajasthan government has declared a half-day holiday in the state in acknowledgement of the Ram temple’s consecration ceremony. Cabinet Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary has expressed his desire to extend the holiday to a full day, and a formal request has been sent to the chief minister for consideration.
Chhattisgarh: A Day of Reverence
In Chhattisgarh, the government has declared January 22 as a holiday for all state government schools and colleges, aligning with the sentiments surrounding the consecration of Prabhu Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized the significance of this day with a social media post.
Haryana: School Closure and Dry Day
The Haryana government has announced the closure of schools and a dry day on January 22, aligning with the significance of the consecration ceremony.
Assam: Observing a Half-Holiday
The state of Assam has declared a half-holiday for all government offices and educational institutions until 2:30 pm on January 22.
Tripura: A Unified Closure
The government of Tripura has announced that all state government offices and educational institutions in the state will remain closed until 2:30 pm on January 22.
Goa: Public Holiday for Government Employees
The Goa government has declared a public holiday for government employees on January 22, ensuring their participation in the significant event.
Chairman of the Bar Council of India, Manan Kumar Mishra, has urged Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud to declare a judicial holiday across all courts on January 22. This request aims to facilitate the participation of the legal fraternity in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, acknowledging the historic and cultural importance of the event.
