Overview

• Schools for boys and girls that operate on the same premises must be immediately consolidated into a single co‑educational institution.
• A state corrigendum amends 2003 and 2008 School Education and Sports Department resolutions to align with the court directive.
• The order is issued in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra, formalizing the policy shift toward compulsory co‑education in such cases.
• UDISE+ 2024–25 data show 1.54% of schools are girls‑only and 0.74% are boys‑only, indicating most schools are already co‑educational.
• The government cites equality, reduced gender discrimination, and balanced participation in academics and activities as the rationale for the change.