The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has called on the Uttar Pradesh government to assess a proposal that would make schools in Lucknow responsible for managing traffic in their vicinity. This directive came during a hearing of a public interest litigation filed by the Gomti River Bank Residents Welfare Association, which highlighted traffic congestion near schools during peak hours. The court instructed the state's additional advocate general, Sudeep Seth, to organize a meeting involving school authorities and various departments to discuss the proposal thoroughly. The court noted that while some schools have effectively deployed marshals to manage traffic, others have not met expectations despite receiving adequate training. The deputy commissioner of police (traffic), Ravina Tyagi, reported on measures to alleviate congestion, including the potential installation of CCTV cameras at key points around schools to facilitate real-time traffic management. The court also emphasized that schools with more than 1,500 students should have at least 10 trained marshals to ensure safety and efficiency during drop-off and pick-up times. The next hearing is scheduled for April 28.