Delhi Government Implements Strict Security Measures for Coaching Centers

New Delhi, June 24: The Delhi government has taken significant steps to enhance student safety at coaching institutions. Education, Higher Education, and Technical Education Minister Ashish Sood chaired a high-level review meeting on Wednesday, directing a special security inspection campaign across the city’s coaching centers.

The meeting included senior officials from the Home Department, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Urban Development Department, Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Disaster Management Authority, and the Directorate of Higher Education. They conducted a comprehensive review of the security arrangements, infrastructure, and regulatory framework of the coaching centers.

The minister emphasized that student safety is the top priority, and any negligence will not be tolerated. He issued clear instructions that all coaching institutions must strictly adhere to the safety standards set by the government and the courts.

The government has immediately directed the Delhi Development Authority, MCD, Delhi Fire Service, and DDMA to conduct special inspection campaigns in major coaching hubs such as Mukherjee Nagar, Rajendra Nagar, and Katwaria Sarai. These teams will assess fire safety, building standards, and other mandatory safety regulations.

Additionally, the MCD has been instructed to provide inspection teams with a list of 923 coaching centers surveyed across Delhi. The minister also ordered strict action by the Delhi Police and Fire Department against institutions that violate regulations.

Moreover, the MCD is required to submit daily action reports to the minister’s office to ensure continuous monitoring of the entire campaign.

The government also announced that the Directorate of Higher Education is developing a comprehensive and robust regulatory framework for coaching institutions. This proposed framework aims to strengthen safety standards, ensure accountability, and enhance the transparency of coaching operations.

The minister reiterated that the Delhi government is fully committed to student safety and will not allow any institution to act negligently. He stated that strict and decisive action will be taken against those who violate the rules.

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