Nagpur: Minister of State (college training) Pankaj Bhoyar on Thursday mentioned an inquiry will probably be carried out into allegations that some faculties are misusing minority standing to safe exemptions underneath the Right to Education (RTE) Act and avail associated advantages. Minority establishments will not be mandated to order 25% seats underneath the free class.Responding to experiences that just about 8,000 faculties in Maharashtra have been granted minority standing, Bhoyar mentioned issues have been raised that, barring a small proportion, a number of establishments might have sought the tag primarily to say RTE exemptions or different benefits. Referring to claims that permissions have been granted to 75 faculties in a single day, he mentioned any irregularities discovered throughout scrutiny would invite motion.“The chairman of the minority commission has also taken note of the issue. A thorough inquiry will be conducted. If any institution is found misusing minority status for undue benefit, action will be taken, irrespective of its size,” Bhoyar mentioned.The minister additionally referred to complaints from some faculties alleging that sure mother and father solid paperwork to safe free seats underneath RTE. “If such complaints are substantiated, appropriate action will follow. The objective of RTE is to provide quality education to poor and genuinely eligible students,” Bhoyar mentioned.Addressing latest modifications in RTE norms, together with the 1-km eligibility criterion, Bhoyar mentioned the modifications have been launched after complaints that loopholes within the earlier system allowed ineligible college students to safe admissions meant for deprived sections. “Necessary changes were made to ensure benefits reach eligible and needy students, particularly those residing in the local area,” he mentioned.He added that the govt.’s precedence is to make sure transparency and equity in implementing training insurance policies. “If any institution obtained minority status improperly or is using it beyond its intended scope, strict action will be taken,” Bhoyar mentioned.The proposed inquiry will look at each the method of granting minority standing and compliance with RTE provisions to make sure the scheme’s authentic intent isn’t diluted.
