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Indian Express
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Maharashtra to introduce NCC-style training from Class 1: Dadaji Bhuse
The Maharashtra government is planning to introduce training on the lines of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) from as early as Class 1, School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse said on Tuesday. He held detailed discussions with senior NCC officials to explore the feasibility of this plan. At a meeting held at the Mantralaya, the discussion focused on expanding the NCC's reach across the state, the nature of the training, and the human resources required for it, a government release stated. The meeting was attended by School Education Department Principal Secretary Ranjit Singh Deol and Education Commissioner Sachindra Pratap Singh. 'As part of our effort to nurture national pride among students, this year's Independence Day celebrations will include patriotic-themed drills performed by students,' Bhuse said. He added that efforts would be made to increase the number of NCC training centres in the state and encourage more schools to participate. The state also plans to approach the central government for support in expanding the programme's reach. The minister further mentioned that retired army personnel could be enlisted to help train students, with support from the state's ex-servicemen welfare board. Maharashtra currently has 7 NCC groups and 63 units, covering 1,726 schools and colleges, with over 1.14 lakh students receiving training. They revealed that plans are in place to expand 10 more centres soon, which will add an additional 20,314 students to the programme.
Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
State to regulate private tuitions, school fee hikes and supply sales
In a move aimed at curbing commercialisation in school education, the Maharashtra government is set to introduce new regulations to control private coaching classes, cap arbitrary fee hikes, and stop schools from forcing parents to buy uniforms and books from specific vendors. School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse told the Assembly on Tuesday that a Private Coaching Regulation Act is being drafted to check tie-ups between colleges and private tuitions. 'The draft and related rules are under preparation. Inputs from MLAs will be considered,' he said. Bhuse also said that the Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Regulation of Fee) Act, 2011 will be amended to address rising complaints of illegal fee hikes. 'Schools cannot charge beyond the approved fee structure. Any violations will lead to action. Education is a social responsibility, not a business,' he said. Responding to another question, Bhuse said guidelines will soon be issued to stop schools from mandating the purchase of school materials from select vendors. 'Parents should have the freedom to buy from any shop. Any coercion will be dealt with strictly,' he added. The measures come amid growing concern over rising costs in private schools and lack of regulatory oversight.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Unauthorised schools functioning, action being taken: Maha Minister in Assembly
Mumbai: State Minister of School Education Dadaji Bhuse on Wednesday admitted in the Assembly that it was partially true that unauthorised schools were currently functioning in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra without government approval. The minister, in a written reply to a question raised by member Bhaskar Jadhav in connection with the functioning of unauthorised schools, said the punitive action has been taken against 103 of the total 420 unauthorised schools from the Mumbai region. The criminal offence has been registered against 126 such schools, while 47 unauthorised schools have been closed down. In the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation area, a total of 1,057 grant and non-grant schools are currently functioning as per the approval given by the civic body's education committee from time to time, he said. The minister said that of the 1,057 schools, 218 schools had not taken permission in 2022 for renewal or continuation of the renewal certificate. Currently, of the 218 schools, 211 have been granted permission under the Right to Education (RTE), while seven schools have been closed. Minister Bhuse said the government has periodically issued directives for taking action against unauthorised schools. The government proposes to initiate action against such unauthorised schools functioning before and after 2013 for non-compliance with the government decision dated March 10, 2010 and under the Unauthorised Schools and Maharashtra Self-Financed Schools (Establishment and Regulation) Rules 2012. In addition, the government has instructed to close down such unauthorised schools not comply with the necessary criteria. However, the instructions have also been issued to accommodate students from such unauthorised schools in the nearby schools to avoid loss to them. The minister said the government has received a proposal from the School Education Commissioner to close down 85 unauthorised schools in the BMC area. The proposal is under the government's consideration. Meanwhile, Industry Minister Uday Samant, in his reply to a calling attention motion moved by member Mahesh Sawant, said that instructions will be given to the BMC administration to provide funds for the Mahim Mori Road Municipal School building in the G/North zone of the civic body. Minister Samant said the Mahim Mori Road Municipal School in the G/North zone of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation was a 4-storey building with a ground floor and three floors. This building was inspected on September 28, 2020, and the school building was classified as C-1 (dangerous building). After that, the school building was evicted. He said the proposal for the reconstruction of this school was being sent for approval to the Mumbai Fire Brigade and Building Proposals (Special Cell), and this work has been planned to be undertaken in the financial year 2025-2026. The total enrollment of the four schools in the Mahi Mori Road Municipal School building in the year 2019-20 was 1,568. As this school building was vacated, both Mahim Mori Road Urdu schools, number one and two, were shifted to the R.C. Church Mahim school building. He also said that the remaining Marathi and English schools have been shifted to the New Mahim Municipal School.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Teachers demand old pension scheme
Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt has informed the council that demands to extend the old pension scheme (OPS) to teachers and non-teaching staff in fully or partially aided schools appointed before November 1, 2005, but which got the grant after the cut off date, are pouring in from organizations. School education minister Dadaji Bhuse was replying to a question raised by a group of legislators, including Vikram Kale and Amol Mitkari, who sought clarity on whether teachers appointed before the cut-off date but whose schools received 100% grant-in-aid after that date are eligible for OPS benefits. Bhuse said that while govt employees appointed before November 1, 2005, are covered under OPS, Group A and B officials in the school education department's administrative branches were brought under OPS through a resolution issued on April 28, 2025. To address related issues, the finance department issued a resolution on March 31, 2023, followed by a directive from the school education department on June 14, 2023, allowing death gratuity, family pension, and retirement gratuity to eligible teaching and non-teaching staff in 100% aided schools if they die in service, retire on medical grounds, or retire after completing service. Bhuse added that under a finance department resolution dated September 20, 2024, employees covered under NPS/DCPS have been given a one-time option to choose between the revised NPS of the state govt and the central govt's Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
700 private and 103 aided schools in Maharashtra left with zero teacher posts under new norms
Nagpur: The revised student-teacher ratio norms have left several private and government-aided schools in Maharashtra in a lurch, with many on the brink of closure. School education minister Dadaji Bhuse informed the state legislative council on Friday that around 700 privately managed schools and 103 government-aided secondary schools — including 59 in Satara district — have been left with zero sanctioned teacher posts for Classes 9 and 10 for the 2024–25 academic year. The revised criteria, issued in March 2024, affected schools with low enrolment, prompting the director of education (Secondary and Higher Secondary) to submit proposals to address the issue. These proposals are currently under review. Bhuse was responding to questions raised by legislators, including Jayant Asgaonkar and Satej Patil, who warned that the revised norms could lead to the closure of schools in rural, hilly, tribal, and Naxal-affected areas, thereby limiting access to education for children from economically weaker sections. Legislators also expressed concern over delays in issuing Shalarth IDs to teachers in affected schools, which is hampering administrative and salary processes. The minister clarified that the March 2024 resolution revised the earlier 2015 norms to align with the requirements of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. However, he noted that the government subsequently amended the criteria in September and October 2024 to address implementation challenges. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Bhuse emphasized that rationalisation is necessary for effective resource management, but the department is reviewing the proposals to ensure that children's education, especially in sensitive areas, is not disrupted. He added that under the current system, corrections to sanctioned posts in unaided and partially aided schools are made within the basic post limits at the directorate level. He assured the council that the government is aware of the concerns raised by teachers' organisations and legislators, and that necessary steps will be taken after reviewing the proposals to protect access to education while maintaining administrative efficiency.
