Prayagraj Ramp Up Security for UP Board High School and Intermediate Examinations
Ahead of the crucial Uttar Pradesh Board High School and Intermediate examinations, scheduled to commence on February 18, the district administration in Prayagraj has implemented stringent security measures to ensure a fair and smooth conduct. In a decisive move, authorities have declared a total of 19 examination centers as sensitive, with 8 classified as highly sensitive and 11 as sensitive, significantly bolstering surveillance and security protocols across the region.
List of Highly Sensitive Examination Centers Identified
The administration has pinpointed eight specific institutions as highly sensitive centers, requiring enhanced vigilance. These include:
- Ram Lakhan Mishra Inter College in Jaswan Baraut
- Fateh Bahadur Singh Inter College in Hata Manda
- Sitaram Yadav Inter College in Ranipur Sirsa, Dhanupur
- Shri Bhola Nath Ram Sukh Patel Inter College in Kashipur Soraon, Dahiyawan
- Dr Kailash Nath Singh Inter College in Pahadi Kala, Naudhiya Uparhar, Shankargarh
- Jameel Hasan Inter College in Nindura, Lal Gopalganj
- Adi Shakti Jwala Devi Inter College in Baya Bela Mundi, Lalapur
- Shri Ram Charan Yadav Inter College in Dhodhri, Koudhiyara
This classification follows a comprehensive preparatory meeting chaired by District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma at a local school on Wednesday, where detailed strategies were formulated to tackle potential malpractices.
Comprehensive Administrative Framework Deployed
To oversee the examination process, the district has been meticulously organized into a hierarchical structure. According to District Inspector of Schools PN Singh, Prayagraj is divided into 3 super zones, 8 zones, and 33 sectors, each with assigned officials to maintain strict supervision. A robust deployment includes zonal and sector magistrates, along with static magistrates stationed at all 333 examination centers to ensure on-ground compliance.
Further strengthening monitoring efforts, the administration has constituted 8 flying squads tasked with conducting surprise inspections and addressing irregularities promptly. Additionally, 8 sub-divisional magistrate-rank officers have been specifically assigned to monitor the secure handling and distribution of question papers, ensuring integrity from dispatch to exam halls.
Enhanced Technological and Legal Measures
All examination centers are now linked to both district- and state-level control rooms, enabling real-time monitoring and swift response to any incidents. In a critical security step, sealed packets of question papers will be dispatched to centers under armed police protection on February 13, well ahead of the exam dates to prevent leaks or tampering.
District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma emphasized the administration's unwavering commitment to conducting cheating-free and disruption-free examinations, aligning with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directives. He warned that any instances of unfair means would be met with severe consequences under the Prevention of Unfair Means Act, 2024, including the registration of FIRs and strict legal action against offenders.
This multi-layered approach, combining administrative oversight, technological integration, and legal enforcement, aims to uphold the credibility of the UP Board exams and provide a level playing field for all students in Prayagraj.
