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Maharashtra Mandates Private Pre-School Registration as Draft Law Advances

The state has launched online portals to regulate pre-primary education, requiring private institutions to register within seven days as part of a broader effort to align with NEP 2020 and ensure quality standards.

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Overview

  • Maharashtra is drafting a law to regulate pre-primary education, which is currently under review by the law and judiciary department.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Maha School GIS App and Pre-School Registration Portal to centralize data on pre-primary institutions.
  • Private pre-schools must register within seven days, providing details on infrastructure, staff qualifications, and special-needs enrollment.
  • The initiative aims to enhance transparency, enforce quality standards, and empower parents with verified information about local pre-schools.
  • This move aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, which integrates children aged three to six into the formal education system.