6 days ago
City schools face probe for using private textbooks
Ahmedabad: Complaints surfaced regarding the use of textbooks from private publications in some schools in Ahmedabad, despite regulations mandating the use of govt-prescribed books.
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In response, the Ahmedabad City district education officer (DEO) issued notices to Nelson Primary School in Maninagar and United Valley International School in Vastral.
Nelson School, previously fined Rs 10,000 for using private publications, was once again found using such books. As per the notice, the school must provide a clarification within two days, and further action, including a Rs 25,000 fine under RTE provisions, may follow if violations continue.
Similarly, United Valley School was also served a notice for using and selling private publications and other materials on campus.
The school was asked to explain why a Rs 10,000 penalty should not be imposed.
According to regulations, students in state schools should be taught using only the officially prescribed textbooks. However, some private schools allegedly push parents to purchase expensive private books, often sold within the school premises at inflated prices. In light of this, strict action is being planned against such institutions. The DEO is investigating and has demanded clarifications from the schools involved.
