The Delhi Government has issued notices to eight schools for violating the provisions of the Right to Education Act in nursery admissions and warned that stern action would be taken against all schools not complying with the norms.
Delhi Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely said on Wednesday that strong action would be taken against schools violating the provisions of Right to Education Act in the admission process.
"The Delhi Government will remain vigilant in this regard to ensure that all schools maintain transparency in admissions," he said, adding that already notices have been served on eight schools for violating the norms in admission matters.
The Minister said in all there are about 1,165 government schools, 1,500 senior secondary public schools and about 2,000 Municipal Corporation of Delhi schools that serve the education needs of the Capital city.
Stating that the admission process for nursery classes in 380 Sarvodaya Schools has also started, he said the Government will particularly ensure that every child from the economically weaker section gets admission.
The Minister also directed the Deputy Directors of Education Department to hear the admission related problems of parents on regular basis in their office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
