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Chhattisgarh CM orders safety audit of hostels, schools and coaching centres
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 03:17 AM
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Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has directed a statewide safety audit of all hostels, schools and coaching centres in Chhattisgarh to ensure compliance with fire and structural norms.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced a comprehensive safety audit covering hostels, schools and private coaching centres across Chhattisgarh. The order, issued on Monday, mandates that each institution undergo a thorough inspection for fire safety, structural integrity and emergency preparedness. The state government will form a task force comprising officials from the Home Department, Education Department and the State Disaster Management Authority to supervise the audit.
The task force is expected to issue detailed guidelines within the next week, outlining the inspection criteria and timelines. Institutions that fail to meet the prescribed standards will be required to rectify deficiencies within a stipulated period, after which a follow‑up inspection will be conducted.
The move comes amid growing concerns over safety lapses in educational facilities nationwide. By initiating a statewide audit, the Chhattisgarh government aims to preempt any potential accidents and reassure parents and students about the safety of learning environments.
The audit will be funded through existing state allocations for disaster management and education, and the findings will be reported publicly to ensure transparency.
The task force is expected to issue detailed guidelines within the next week, outlining the inspection criteria and timelines. Institutions that fail to meet the prescribed standards will be required to rectify deficiencies within a stipulated period, after which a follow‑up inspection will be conducted.
The move comes amid growing concerns over safety lapses in educational facilities nationwide. By initiating a statewide audit, the Chhattisgarh government aims to preempt any potential accidents and reassure parents and students about the safety of learning environments.
The audit will be funded through existing state allocations for disaster management and education, and the findings will be reported publicly to ensure transparency.