Punjab enforces stricter building fitness rules for private educational institutes

The Punjab School Education Department has formally issued a notification to all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Education, directing them to implement these orders without exception.The government notification clarifies that the registration of private schools and tuition centers will not be processed or completed without a valid building fitness certificate.Furthermore, the government emphasized that all private educational institutions must fulfill every legal and safety requirement regarding their infrastructure to ensure student protection at all costs.This government initiative aims to secure private educational buildings and prevent future tragedies like those in Kahna and Baghbanpura.