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Education
Gujarat Government Bars Outsiders from State Schools Without Principal's Permission
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 02:38 PM
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The Gujarat state administration has issued a directive prohibiting any outsider from entering government schools without explicit approval from the school principal, a move the Congress party claims is a cover‑up.
The Gujarat government has announced a new rule that bars any outsider from entering government‑run schools unless the principal gives prior consent. The directive, issued by the state education department, aims to tighten security and control access to school premises.
According to officials, the measure is intended to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering classrooms and other school areas, thereby safeguarding students and staff. School principals are now required to grant written permission before any external person can be allowed on campus.
The opposition Congress party has criticised the order, alleging that it is being used to conceal other issues within the state's education system. Party leaders have called for a transparent discussion on the policy's implementation and its impact on school operations.
The education department has stated that the rule will be enforced across all government schools in Gujarat with immediate effect, and that compliance will be monitored by district education officers.
According to officials, the measure is intended to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering classrooms and other school areas, thereby safeguarding students and staff. School principals are now required to grant written permission before any external person can be allowed on campus.
The opposition Congress party has criticised the order, alleging that it is being used to conceal other issues within the state's education system. Party leaders have called for a transparent discussion on the policy's implementation and its impact on school operations.
The education department has stated that the rule will be enforced across all government schools in Gujarat with immediate effect, and that compliance will be monitored by district education officers.