Maharashtra Education Scandal: Teachers Suspended Over Fraudulent Disability Claims
Seven teachers, including a headmaster, in Nanded district, Maharashtra, were suspended for exploiting disability quota benefits fraudulently. The primary education department's investigation revealed that some teachers lacked valid certificates, while others presented non-registered documents. The ZP Chief Executive Officer took immediate action following these findings.
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In a significant development in Maharashtra's Nanded district, a headmaster and six teachers have been suspended for allegedly exploiting disability quota benefits without valid certificates, officials revealed.
The crackdown followed a verification drive launched by the primary education department last September aimed at rooting out fraudulent disability documentation.
Investigations uncovered discrepancies, including non-recorded disability certificates and claims with below 40% disability, prompting swift disciplinary action from ZP Chief Executive Officer Meghna Kavali.
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