Delhi govt cracks down on dummy schooling; 10 schools served notice, de-recognition process begins

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has launched an inspection drive across several schools, issuing notices to 10 institutions and beginning the process of de-recognition for those found in serious violation of educational norms.
The inspection was led by the District Magistrate (DM), who was accompanied by senior academicians and officials from the Directorate of Education.
The crackdown comes amid growing concerns over the practice of dummy schooling, where students are enrolled on paper but do not attend classes, instead focusing solely on coaching for competitive exams. At least 20 schools have been identified for engaging in such operations.
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The action follows a directive from Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, who had earlier ordered stringent measures against private schools that were found to be hiking fees arbitrarily.
The issue was raised by concerned parents during a Jan Samvaad at her residence, with particular attention given to Queen Mary School in Model Town, which had been involved in such practices.
"Any school that mentally harasses parents or students, threatens expulsion, or increases fees unlawfully will face serious consequences," CM Gupta said.
She assured parents that the government remains committed to providing quality education to all children and stressed that any violations would not be tolerated.