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UP govt issues 14-point checklist for 40,000 schools after student protests
UP govt issues 14-point checklist for 40,000 schools after student protests
The Uttar Pradesh Education Department has issued a 14-point checklist for nearly 40,000 basic and secondary schools across the state, following student protests over alleged lack of infrastructure and teaching staff. Protests…
The Uttar Pradesh Education Department has issued a 14-point checklist for nearly 40,000 basic and secondary schools across the state, following student protests over alleged lack of infrastructure and teaching staff. Protests have been reported from districts including Lucknow, Unnao, Hamirpur and Kannauj.
The checklist covers inspection of drinking water, toilets, electricity supply, safety measures, and the quality of food served under the PM Poshan scheme. Officials have been directed to verify complaints received through social media or other platforms, and to conduct surprise inspections. Young officers have been deputed to interact with protesting students.
A separate checklist has been issued for Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, focusing on security, hygiene, medical facilities, and quality of meals. Schools have been asked to hold regular Parent-Teacher Association meetings and keep parents informed about academic progress, attendance, and behaviour.
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Uttar Pradesh operates over 1.5 lakh government schools, of which roughly 40,000 are basic and secondary schools covered by this directive. Student protests over teacher shortages and dilapidated infrastructure have been a recurring issue in the state, often linked to delayed recruitment and fund releases. The 14-point checklist is an administrative fix, but the real test will be enforcement: surprise inspections and social media complaint verification rely on district-level manpower that is already stretched. With the next academic session approaching, the government's ability to address grievances before they escalate into protests will determine whether this remains a paper directive or yields tangible change.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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