Ludhiana, Jan. 31 -- The district administration in Raikot has directed booth level officers (BLOs), most of whom are government school teachers, to undertake duties for the Mukhyamantri Tirath Yatra Yojana from February 2, the same day final practical examinations for board classes begin, raising concern that burdening teachers with additional responsibilities may disrupt exams and affect students' learning.

According to an official letter issued on January 30 by the office of the subdivisional magistrate (SDM), Raikot, BLOs have been asked to prepare a list of voters aged 50 years and above who are eligible to participate in the pilgrimage under the state government scheme.

Under the Mukhyamantri Tirath Yatra Yojana, eligible voters f...