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Admissions halted at Prakashchandra Jain Colleges over irregularities, says Minister
The Maharashtra government has ordered immediate suspension of admission process at the Ayurvedic, Physiotherapy and Homeopathy colleges run by the Prakashchandra Jain Bahuddeshiya Sanstha in Jamner. The directive was issued by Minister for Medical Education Hasan Mushrif in the Assembly on Wednesday, citing serious irregularities in the functioning of the institution.
Responding to a half-an-hour discussion raised under Rule 94 by MLA Vijay Shivtare, Mushrif said the concerns highlighted by legislators regarding the Sanstha's operations were 'grave in nature' and warrant immediate action. MLAs Amol Jawale, Mangesh Chavan, and Anup Agarwal also participated in the discussion.
'In light of the seriousness of the allegations and keeping in view the interests of the students already admitted, the admission process in all three colleges will be halted with immediate effect,' Mushrif said.
He further informed the House that a detailed inquiry would be conducted within seven days through the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), with additional investigations to be undertaken by the Directorate of Medical Education. 'Those found guilty will face criminal prosecution,' the minister added.
In a separate discussion, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Meghna Bordikar-Sakore assured the Assembly that the government will immediately implement the decision to waive educational fees for orphaned children.
The announcement came during a half-an-hour discussion under Rule 94 initiated by MLA Rais Shaikh, who raised the issue of fee exemptions and job reservations for orphaned children. MLAs Amol Jawale and Gopichand Padalkar also took part in the discussion.
'A new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be put in place for effective implementation of the Bal Sangopan Yojana to ensure eligible children receive the intended benefits,' Bordikar said.
