Holiday For Delhi Schools, Colleges, Govt Offices From Sep 8-10 Over G-20 Summit

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approved the proposal to declare a public holiday from 8th to 10th September in Delhi, in view of the G20 summit.

As a result, all schools, and government offices including MCD offices will be closed on these dates.

As per the approved proposal, all commercial and business establishments, which encompass banks and financial institutions, within the confines of the New Delhi police district, will observe closure from September 8 to 10.

"The file on the police proposal was forwarded by Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to the Delhi chief minister for his approval. After the chief minister's approval, it will be sent for the LG's nod," PTI quoted an official as saying.

On August 18, Special Police Commissioner Madhup Tiwari of the Delhi Police wrote to the chief secretary, suggesting the government declare a public holiday during September 8-10 and issue directions for the closure of commercial establishments located mostly in the New Delhi area in view of the G20 Summit.

The Delhi Police had earlier suggested declaring a public holiday during September 8-10 and closing of commercial establishments located mostly in the New Delhi area.

In an August 18 letter to Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, Special Police Commissioner Madhup Tiwari mentioned there will be arrangements of massive scale during the G20 Summit for which a comprehensive security-cum-movement plan has been prepared.

India is hosting the G20 Summit and the main event will be held in New Delhi on September 9-10.