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Madhya Pradesh scraps mandatory land rule for private schools
Madhya Pradesh has removed the mandatory land requirement for private school recognition. Under the new guidelines, schools no longer need a minimum plot size, previously 75 decimals in urban areas and one…
The Story in Brief
Madhya Pradesh has removed the mandatory land requirement for private school recognition. Under the new guidelines, schools no longer need a minimum plot size, previously 75 decimals in urban areas and one acre in rural areas. Playgrounds within 500 metres of the school will now be accepted. Schools may also operate from two campuses.
The government has mandated biometric attendance for teachers and composite science laboratories for classes 9 and 10, with separate labs for physics, chemistry, and biology for classes 11 and 12. Recognition applications must be submitted online. The MP Private School Association has opposed the rules, calling some provisions impractical. Appeals against rejection can be filed with a Rs 5,000 fee.
The Indian Opinion
The land rule scrap may ease entry for private schools, but the MP Private School Association calls some provisions impractical. The worry is that without a minimum land requirement, schools could mushroom in cramped spaces. The government says playgrounds within 500 metres count, but will that be enforced? The test of this reform will be whether classroom quality rises or falls. Watch for inspection reports on the new lab and biometric attendance rules.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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