Pune Zilla Parishad Cracks Down on Unauthorized Schools, Issues Warning To Parents

The Education Department of Pune Zilla Parishad has identified 13 unauthorized schools operating in the district, putting parents and students at risk of financial losses and educational disruptions. Primary Education Officer Sanjay Naikade has warned these schools to cease admissions and advertisements immediately, threatening legal action and daily fines of ₹10,000 for non-compliance.

The move comes as the admission process for private schools begins for the new academic year, with parents eager to secure spots in private English-medium institutions. To prevent deception, the education department has urged parents to verify a school’s recognition status before enrolling their children. This includes checking if the school is a Fully Recognized School, Provisionally Recognized School, Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) Plus, or Self-Recognized School.

List of Unauthorized Schools:

– Shreenath Education English Medium School, Veer, Purandar

– Jesus Christ English Medium School, Kamshet

– Kingsway Public School, Lonavala

– Shiv Samarth English Medium School, Jambhulwadi

– Angels High School, Dattawadi, Pune

– Chanakya Junior College, Pirangut

– Ankur English Medium School, Marunji_

– Periwinkle English Medium School, Pirangut

– Elite International School, Kasar Amboli

– Sanskar Primary School, Pirangut

– MES Rani Laxmibai Mulinchi Sainiki Shala, Kasar Amboli

– Delhi Public School, Hinjawadi

– Marathon International School, Manjari

Of these, six schools lack government approval, while five have submitted migration proposals. Officials have been assigned to monitor unauthorized schools in Haveli and Mulshi talukas, as well as in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) areas. Guidance rooms have also been set up to assist parents.