Govt directs schools to ensure strict admission procedures to prevent enrollment of 'illegal Bangladeshi migrants'

Srinagar, Dec 24: Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory Delhi issued strict directions to government, government aided and unaided recognized private schools, asking them to ensure strict admission procedures, verification of students’ documentation to prevent illegal Bangladeshi migrants’ enrollment forthwith.

The Directorate in its order said that every year several lakh students apply for admission to government schools. It said, to enhance convenience for students and their parents/guardians and to promote transparency, the Directorate of Education (DoE) continuously works towards streaming the admission process, making it more accessible and user-friendly.

However, schools must ensure strict admission procedures, verification of students’ documentation to prevent illegal Bangladeshi migrants’ enrollment, implementation of greater scrutiny to detect and prevent unauthorized admission of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in particular, the order reads.

Accordingly, all the heads of government, government aided, and unaided recognized private schools of DoE are directed to ensure that when admitting migrant children into schools, it is essential to follow a thorough careful process to ensure that all necessary documentation is submitted, verified and handled properly, the order stated.

It also said that DDE (Districts/Zones) must submit weekly report of all such cases to school branch (HQ), DoE.