Recognition of 190 Schools in Agra Division Under Threat

Schools Barred from Being Exam Centers

The recognition of 190 schools in the Agra division, including five from the Agra district, is under scrutiny. Authorities have prohibited these schools from serving as board exam centres, and their recognition is currently being reviewed by the state administration and the Joint Director of Education’s office.

Schools Facing Recognition of Crisis

• Agra District Schools: Five schools are under review:
  1. Shail Raj Digambar Jain Girls’ Inter College
  2. Atar Singh Inter College Rajoli
  3. New Sherwood P. Inter College Rajpur
  4. Chanda Devi Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidyalaya
  5. Satish Chandra Memorial Inter College
• Other Districts in Agra Division:
  • Firozabad: 10 schools
  • Mainpuri: 1 school
  • Mathura: 4 schools
  • Etah: 170 schools

Hearing Process and Pending Decisions

Before revoking the recognition of any school, a thorough hearing is conducted at the state and Joint Director of Education levels. The Joint Director’s office has released the list of schools under scrutiny, with most cases still awaiting resolution.

Official Statement

Dr. R.P. Sharma, Joint Director of Education, confirmed that hearings for several schools are in progress. A final decision is expected soon, after which a report will be submitted to the state authorities.

Impact on Students and Parents

The uncertainty surrounding the recognition of these schools has caused concern among students and parents. The decision to bar these institutions from serving as exam centres aims to maintain the integrity and transparency of board examinations.

Call for Swift Resolution

Authorities are expected to act quickly and transparently to resolve these cases, ensuring the quality of education and preserving the trust of students and their families.

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