UP govt now bans jeans, t-shirts in colleges

After launching a crackdown against Romeos and illegal abattoirs, the Uttar Pradesh government now banned wearing of jeans and t-shirts for the all the teachers belonging to government colleges during working hours.

According to the circular issued by the directorate of higher education on March 30, states that all the faculty members and other university officials are requested to come on time in modest clothes and conduct their duties



with responsibility. It further read that wearing jeans and t-shirts are prohibited while on duty.

Also, biometric systems will be installed in all the government colleges to mark attendance and ensure timely and transparent working.

Earlier, the chief minister has also banned chewing of paan masala and gutkha in government offices, schools and colleges and has directed removal of all paan shops from close vicinity.