Schools Closed In Rajasthan: Due to the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Rajasthan government has decided to close all schools in Jodhpur from Thursday, May 8, 2025, until further notice. This applies to both government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi and play schools in the area.

An official order issued on May 7, 2025, states: “All government and private schools, Anganwadi, and play schools in the district will remain closed for students starting from May 8, 2025, until further notice. However, all staff members, both educational and non-educational, are required to be present at school for departmental work. During this time, all exams will be postponed until further notice.

Institutional heads are instructed to ensure the implementation of this order. Failure to comply will lead to action as per the rules.”

The closures come amid escalating tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, where the Indian Armed Forces targeted nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In addition to the school shutdowns, Air India and Indigo have canceled all flights to and from Jodhpur until May 10.

Similar precautionary measures were also implemented in other border districts of Rajasthan, including Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Barmer, on May 7, 2025. These actions are in response to the heightened security concerns due to Rajasthan’s 1,070 km border with Pakistan.