In response to recent tragic incidents involving the deaths of three IAS aspirants in a basement at Rau’s IAS coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has established a panel to address issues surrounding the regulation of coaching institutes in the capital. The committee, led by the chief secretary, is tasked with formulating an action plan to relocate coaching centres from inappropriate locations to designated, well-planned areas.
The move comes as part of a broader effort to ensure safety and proper regulation of educational institutions in the city. This follows the outcry from students and the public after the deaths, which were attributed to unsafe conditions in the coaching centre’s basement.
In the aftermath of these tragic events, Delhi’s Education Minister Atishi met with protesting students at Old Rajinder Nagar. During the meeting, Atishi urged the students to select ten representatives who will participate in a panel dedicated to drafting a new law aimed at regulating coaching institutes. The protesters, who had been vocal in their demands for justice, chanted slogans such as ‘Go back’ and ‘We want justice’ but were assured of government support for their cause.
Atishi stated, “Provide us with the names of ten students who will join us in creating laws to regulate these institutes. We will consider all issues related to brokerage, rent, and electricity in the new regulations. Once we receive the names, the committee will take one month to prepare a draft law, which will be shared with the students.”
In conjunction with these developments, the Delhi government has issued new guidelines for schools. The advisory mandates that any basements in school buildings must be used solely for activities permitted by the Master Plan and approved plans. Schools are required to ensure all gates are functional, basements are properly marked in evacuation plans, and that corridors are free from obstructions. Additionally, schools must regularly check for water accumulation, ensure electrical wiring and fittings adhere to safety standards, and maintain fire safety measures.
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