This podcast discusses the recent crackdown on coaching centers in India and the government's guidelines to regulate them. It explores the growth and impact of coaching centers, safety concerns, and measures to protect students' mental health. The podcast also covers the concerns of both authorities and coaching centers regarding the regulations and questions their effectiveness in improving students' conditions.
The Ministry of Education has introduced new guidelines to regulate coaching centers in Kota, India, in response to the alarming suicide rate among students.
The government's guidelines include provisions for mental health support, minimum age restrictions, and safety compliance in coaching centers to address safety concerns and psychological pressure on students.
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The High Suicide Rate in Coaching Capital Kota Prompts Government Intervention
In the coaching capital of India, Kota, the high suicide rate among students has caught the attention of the Ministry of Education. With 26 student suicides in 2023, the government has finally taken action. The Ministry of Education has introduced new guidelines to regulate coaching centers and address the root causes of the alarming suicide rate. The government recognizes that the intense competition and pressure from coaching centers contribute to this issue.
Coaching centers' unchecked growth and disregard for student safety necessitates government regulatory intervention
The rapid growth of coaching centers, reaching a staggering 60,000 crores industry, has led to serious safety concerns and psychological pressure on students. Centers like Allen have implemented harmful systems, whereby students are forced to compete for housing based on performance, creating additional stress. Moreover, numerous coaching centers mushroomed without adhering to safety regulations, leading to tragic incidents like the Surat coaching center fire. Given these issues, the government's guidelines include provisions for mental health support, minimum age restrictions, and safety compliance.
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Regulating Coaching Centers: History, Growth, and Guidelines
In today’s episode for 23rd January 2024, we tell you why the Ministry of Education has finally issued guidelines to curb the practices of coaching centres.
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