Congress MP Calls for Regulation of Coaching Institutes Amid Student Safety Concerns

During a Rajya Sabha discussion, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala called for a law to regulate coaching institutes, their fee structures, and safety standards. He emphasized the need to address commercialisation in education and urged deliberation with stakeholders. Other MPs pointed out various lapses and demanded accountability from different government departments.

During a Rajya Sabha discussion, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala called for legislation to regulate coaching institutes, focusing on fee structures, teacher and student conditions, and safety standards.

Surjewala highlighted the commercialisation of education and urged the government to have broad discussions with stakeholders for a comprehensive law. He noted the increase in private schools and teacher vacancies as indicators of systemic issues.

Other MPs, including BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi, pointed to lapses by Delhi’s departments, and TMC's Derek O'Brien questioned the impact of the National Education Policy on education commodification. The debate also touched on past incidents affecting student safety and the urgent need for reforms.