Singing national anthem mandatory in UP schools
An Uttar Pradesh government directive has made it mandatory for primary school students to sing the national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', every day. The directive also states that primary schools must run 200 days a year, while higher secondary schools must run 220 days a year. Furthermore, schools must observe 'swachhata diwas' (Cleanliness Day) every Wednesday, according to the same.\n