The opening of a new higher secondary school

QUEPEM: The opening of a new higher secondary school, allegedly in violation of education rules, in Ambaulim within an 8km radius already dotted with five such institutions has sparked off a controversy in the area.

Though the directorate of education has granted provisional licence to Shree Chandreshwar Bhootnath Shikxan Saunstha to commence only Class XI arts stream from academic year 2016-17, five institutions nearbyMaria Bambina Higher Secondary School, Cuncolim; Pope John Higher Secondary School, Quepem; Cuncolim United H S School, Cuncolim; Vivekanand Higher Secondary School, Balli; and Damodar Higher Secondary School, Guddi, Parodahave filed written objections to the department. Rule 4 (5) (c) of Goa Education Rules, 1986, does not permit the opening of a new higher secondary school within 8km of an existing institution.

In this case, one of the existing institutes, Pope John Higher Secondary School is located less than three kilometres from the new school. Even Maria Banbina Higher Secondary School in Cuncolim had stated in its letter to the education department that their enrolment would be adversely affected as they still have seats available in arts and commerce streams.


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