Karnataka to Set Up House Panel to Ease Rules for Private School Recognition

The Karnataka government has decided to establish a House committee to review and recommend relaxations to the rules governing the initial recognition and renewal of private aided and unaided schools.

School Education and Literacy Minister S. Madhu Bangarappa announced the move in the Legislative Council after members highlighted the challenges faced by institutions due to stringent regulations. He said the committee would study the issue in depth and submit a report, based on which the government will take a final call.

Bangarappa assured that no private school would face difficulties during the interim period before the committee is formed and its recommendations implemented.

Responding to allegations that some officials were demanding bribes for renewing school recognition, the minister acknowledged that efforts to shift the process online had not been fully successful. He warned that strict disciplinary action would be taken against any officials found engaging in corruption.

Council members urged the government to act swiftly, citing widespread malpractice and stressing the need to immediately relax the rules and set up the House committee.

Source: PTI