Lucknow: The UP govt launched a special drive to strengthen the regulation of coaching institutes operating across the state and against coaching centres running illegally. Officials said that under chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the state govt is continuously taking steps to provide students with a safe, transparent and quality educational environment.Higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyay said, “All district magistrates have been directed to conduct a comprehensive survey of all coaching institutes operating in their respective districts and prepare a list. Strict action, as per rules, is being taken against institutions that are not registered under the UP Coaching Regulation Act, 2002. Registered institutes are also being inspected for compliance with safety standards. The inspection includes building arrangements, fire safety, electrical safety and other necessary facilities. Any kind of irregularity or negligence will not be tolerated.”Upadhyay added, “The Yogi govt is continuously working to ensure discipline, transparency and accountability in the education system. The interests of students and parents are of utmost importance. Through coordination among all departments concerned, it is being ensured that every coaching institute operating in the state complies with the prescribed standards.”The minister said that in line with the vision of CM Yogi, a safe, well-organised and reliable educational environment is being created in UP for youth pursuing higher education and preparing for competitive examinations. The govt’s priority is to ensure that every student receives quality education along with a safe learning environment and that 100% compliance with prescribed standards is ensured in coaching institutes.In this regard, a letter has also been issued by special secretary, higher education, Nidhi Srivastava. District magistrates are now conducting special drives in their respective districts to identify institutions operating without registration and ensure effective compliance with the provisions of the Act. Regular inspections are also being carried out in registered institutions to review student safety, basic facilities and administrative arrangements, officials said.
