The Bihar government has decided to examine private schools across the state by launching a month-long inspection drive from July 1 to 31. During the campaign, all recognised private schools will be examined to assess whether they are complying with government regulations and prescribed educational standards.
Recognition Renewal Conditions
According to education secretary Vinod Singh Gunjiyal, private schools are granted provisional recognition for three years under specific conditions. Renewal of recognition is approved only after schools are found compliant with prescribed norms and infrastructure requirements. He said schools must also follow all government directives issued from time to time to ensure smooth functioning and quality education.
Focus on RTE Act Compliance
The state government has particularly decided to review compliance with the Right to Education (RTE) Act and the Bihar State Rules on Free and Compulsory Education for Children. At present, Bihar has 19,186 recognised private schools, while another 1,012 schools are in the process of obtaining recognition.
Implementation and Inspection Team
The education department has issued instructions and directed divisional commissioners to ensure effective implementation of the campaign in their respective districts. District Magistrates (DMs), Deputy Development Commissioners (DDCs), Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs), District Education Officers (DEOs), and Block Development Officers (BDOs) will participate in the inspection using a standardised evaluation format.
Objective of the Drive
Official sources said the drive aims to verify whether schools continue to maintain required standards even after receiving recognition. This initiative is part of the government's ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of education and ensure accountability among private educational institutions in Bihar.
