Divisional Magistrate Vijay Singh told TOI that the decision was made to help ease traffic congestion and ensure smooth arrangements for the PM’s visit, which is expected to draw large crowds from the general public.
Over 800 School Buses to Be Used
The district administration has also decided to requisition nearly 800 school buses in Ghaziabad on March 28. These buses will be used to transport people to the Noida International Airport in Jewar, helping manage crowds and reduce traffic pressure on public transport.
Online Classes to Continue
To ensure that students do not miss out on their studies, the education department has instructed schools to conduct online classes for the day. Officials also noted that online classes will help reduce city traffic on the day of the event.
About Noida International Airport
The Noida International Airport in Jewar is one of India’s largest infrastructure projects. Built across thousands of acres in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, the airport is expected to serve millions of passengers annually and become a major aviation hub in northern India.
Reactions and Preparations
The use of school buses and the shift to online classes have drawn criticism from political opponents, who questioned the impact on students’ study schedules. Administration officials, however, stated that such measures are necessary for an event of national importance.
The traffic and security departments are making extensive preparations, including CCTV monitoring and special control rooms, to ensure smooth management during the PM’s visit.
March 28 Declared a School Holiday
While students in Ghaziabad will witness a historic event with the inauguration of India’s newest international airport, they will do so from home through online classes. Schools have been asked to support the administration by making their buses available for transportation and traffic management.
