nAfter allegations of running of illegal shelter homes were reported in the State recently, an allegation of running of 63 private schools without (No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) has come to the fore in Jharsuguda district.
The parents, who are spending lots of money with an aim to build future of the children, are not aware of the school status and how their wards’ future are jeopardised.
It is found that the number of schools running without NOCs is much more than those with NOCs. Sources said out of 93 schools imparting primary education in the district, only 30 schools are in possession of NOC and rest 63 are running without NOC. The schools are also not complying with Government conditions like provision of safety arrangements, experienced and qualified teachers, conforming to syllabus and fee structure. Out of 93 private schools, only 73 schools have applied for NOC. After verification, only 30 schools have been given NOC by the Government and the rest 63 are running without NOC.
Three DAV schools, Saint Joseph School, Saint Mary School, Ghanashyam Hemlata Vidya Mandir, two Daniel Public Schools, St Arnold School and some Saraswati Shisu Mandir and Arabinda Schools, totalling 30, have received NOC.