What significant change has occurred in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand regarding shop owners along the Kanwar Yatra route

1. Recently, shop owners along the Kanwar Yatra route in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand were required to display their names on their shops. 2. This order drew criticism and a petition was filed challenging the decision in the respective High Courts. 3. The High Courts have intervened and directed the state governments to allow shop owners the choice to display their names, rather than making it mandatory. 4. This significant change provides relief to shop owners who were concerned about privacy and security issues. 5. The court intervention balances the needs of the authorities for regulation and the rights of shop owners.