Bharat Bandh February 12 in Odisha: Are schools and colleges closed tomorrow due to nationwide strike? What we know

As normal life in Odisha is likely to be affected on February 12, as several central trade unions have called for a Bharat Bandh, parents and students have one question on their mind. Will schools and colleges in Odisha remain open tomorrow due to a nationwide strike? The decision to open schools and colleges lies with the state, and there are chances that educational institutions will be open on Thursday.

However, an official confirmation on the closure of schools and colleges in Odisha is still awaited and parents and students are advised to check with the authorities for the latest update.

Bharat Bandh in Odisha February 12

Odisha will observe a Bharat Bandh on Thursday, February 12, as more than ten trade and farmers' unions have called for a nationwide strike against the Centre's policies. The Bharat Bandh is likely to impact public banking, transport, banks and public sector undertakings. Business establishments in major urban centres, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and district headquarters towns, are also expected to be impacted. Commuters may face inconvenience as protestors are likely to stage demonstrations and road blockades at various locations, including major highways.


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Bharat Bandh Feb 12: What's open and closed in Odisha?

While essential services are expected to function in Odisha, disruptions are likely across several sectors.

Services likely to be affected:

Public sector banks and insurance offices

State transport services

Government offices and public sector units

Industrial units and manufacturing hubs

Coal, steel, and other core sectors

Rural employment works under MGNREGA

Likely to remain open:

Hospitals and emergency services

Train services are expected to run as scheduled, though delays are possible if rail blockades occur.

Metro services (subject to local administration decisions)

Private offices and IT companies (depending on region)

Schools and colleges

Essential supply services such as milk and pharmacies

Airports and flight operations

Online and digital services could face minor, localised disruptions.

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Who has called the Bharat Bandh?

The trade unions have given a bandh call across the country in support of their demands for the withdrawal of the four newly introduced labour codes. The strike has also received backing from several farmer organisations and political parties, including Congress.

The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee has announced its support for the nationwide strike. With a major political party backing the bandh, disruptions are expected in several parts of the state.

(With TOI inputs)