Ayodhya bans YouTubers from entering government schools

Ayodhya's district basic education department has barred outsiders, YouTubers, and social media personnel from entering parishadiya (government-run council) schools without prior permission from competent authorities. District Basic Education Officer Lal Chand issued the order on August 19, which also prohibits unauthorised photography and videography inside school premises. The department said the move follows instances of outsiders filming school staff and activities and sharing them on social media, which officials say disrupts classes and harms teachers' dignity.

Indiatoday.in reports the order aims to prevent unauthorised filming that affects the teaching-learning process. News.abplive.com adds that the directive comes amid growing attention around complaints raised by school students over basic facilities like clean drinking water, usable toilets, and mid-day meals. The education department has said that government and administrative officials are already assigned to inspect and monitor council schools, and that concerns should be examined through official channels rather than unauthorised social media coverage. The order took effect immediately.