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Education
Gujarat Education Dept Bars Unauthorized Entry into Government Schools
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 01:38 PM
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The Gujarat education department issued a circular prohibiting unauthorized persons from entering government schools, prompting a debate over safety and accessibility.
The Gujarat education department has circulated an official notice that bars any unauthorised individual from stepping inside government‑run schools. The directive, aimed at strengthening security, instructs school authorities to enforce the restriction and to verify the identity of visitors before granting entry.
The circular has sparked a row among teachers, parents and civil‑society groups who argue that the measure could impede legitimate access for community volunteers and support staff. Critics contend that the blanket ban may affect essential services such as health check‑ups and extracurricular programmes.
Education officials maintain that the move is a precautionary step to protect students from potential threats, while promising to review the policy based on feedback. The debate continues as stakeholders await further clarification from the department.
The circular has sparked a row among teachers, parents and civil‑society groups who argue that the measure could impede legitimate access for community volunteers and support staff. Critics contend that the blanket ban may affect essential services such as health check‑ups and extracurricular programmes.
Education officials maintain that the move is a precautionary step to protect students from potential threats, while promising to review the policy based on feedback. The debate continues as stakeholders await further clarification from the department.