Delhi Government to Introduce Law Regulating Coaching Centres Following UPSC Aspirants’ Deaths, Says Atishi
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After the tragic death of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in the coaching centre’s basement due to flooding, Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced that the capital would introduce a comprehensive law to regulate coaching institutes. This move comes amid rising concerns over the safety standards and functioning of such educational institutes.
Atishi told the press conference that she was really shocked by the incident in Old Rajinder Nagar and stringent action had to be taken so that such tragedies do not occur again. She said, “The way the coaching centres have been run, especially in basements, is completely illegal and unacceptable.” The new bill will make infrastructure, qualification of teachers, and fee structure stringent, apart from laying emphasis on the fact that coaching centres should follow safety rules and not mislead students by providing wrong information.
A committee consisting of students from various coaching institutes along with officials will be constituted by the Delhi government, who shall assist in the drafting of new regulations. Atishi further informed that a magisterial enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident has been ordered, whose report is going to be available soon. She assured that those found responsible for negligence would face stern consequences.
Apart from the new law, the MCD has already begun sealing some of the coaching centers running illegally. There is a crackdown against these institutions to stop the anomaly that turned disastrous for the students.
The death of the aspirants has outraged students and the public, who have been out protesting, asking for accountability and improved safety measures in coaching centers. Atishi’s passion for reforming the coaching industry thus reflects recognition of the need to monitor the education sector more effectively—especially in a city where so many students depend upon these institutions in the hope of acing competitive exams.
One hopes that with the government of Delhi pushing these initiatives to implementation, measures such as these will not only increase safety standards but also reinstate faith in the coaching system so that the students may chase their dreams without fear for their well-being.
