Mumbai, July 25: The Education Department of the Pune Zila Parishad shut down 13 unauthorised schools on July 23. Sanjay Naikade, Primary Education Officer of the Pune Zila Parishad, announced that police complaints have been filed against ten of these schools, with proceedings underway to file cases against the remaining institutions. Earlier this month, the Primary and Secondary Education Department released a list of 49 unauthorised schools across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and other rural areas in the district.

According to a report by the Hindustan Times, the Education Department has intensified its efforts against unauthorised schools and those lacking the required permissions since last year. As part of this initiative, the Pune Zilla Parishad has released a list of 49 unauthorised schools for the current academic year. Fire Near DPS School: Blaze Erupts At Apartment in 11-Storey Building Near Delhi Public School in Pune's Mohammadi.

List of Sealed Schools in Pune and Other Districts

  • Kidgerjee School, Daund

  • Jijau Education Society, Abhang Shishu Vikas, Kasurdi, Daund

  • Yashshree English Medium School, Sonavadi, Daund

  • Bhairavanath English Medium School, Moi

  • Sanskriti International School, Ambegaon Khurd

  • Smt. Sulochanatai Zende Child Development Temple and Primary School, Kunjeerwadi

  • Rivstone English Medium School, Parne Phata

  • Sonai English Medium School, Fursungi

  • Shreyan International School, Maval

  • Venkeshwara World School, Maval

  • Mount Everest English School, Kasarwadi

  • Shri Chaitanya English Medium School, Vishal Nagar, Pimple Nilak

  • Care Foundation Pune, Run Emmanuel Public School, Hadapsar

Out of 49 unauthorised schools, five have been approved, and three have received a letter of intent from the government. While four unauthorised schools have filed a petition in court, Similarly, two schools have paid fines,” Naikede was quoted as saying. Pune School Principal Alexander Reid Thrashed, His Clothes Ripped Off by Bajrang Dal Members Over Christian Prayers (Watch Video).

Further action has been taken against these schools following an order by Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Santosh Patil. The students in these schools have been transferred to other nearby schools.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 25, 2024 07:55 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).