Maharashtra Government Moves To Regulate Pre-Primary Education, To Be Followed From Next Academic YearÂ
Maharashtra Government Moves To Regulate Pre-Primary Education, To Be Followed From Next Academic YearÂ
The Maharashtra state government has taken a significant step towards regulating pre-primary education by preparing an ordinance for children aged 3-6 years. According to School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar, the syllabus for pre-primary classes has been finalized, and book printing is complete.
A committee has been formed to determine the facilities to be provided in these schools, and the report has been received. This move aims to regulate arbitrary fees and ensure amenities are provided in pre-primary schools, which currently operate outside the purview of education and women and child welfare departments.
The lack of regulation has led to an explosion in the number of nursery schools, with many charging exorbitant fees without providing basic amenities. The new ordinance seeks to address these issues and establish standards for pre-primary education.
In a related development, the state syllabus for classes III to XII has been finalized after considering over 4,000 complaints. The expert committee rejected these complaints, and books will be prepared and implemented in the state from the next academic year.
This development is expected to bring much-needed structure and accountability to pre-primary education in Maharashtra. With standardized syllabi and regulated fees, parents can look forward to better educational opportunities for their children.
