Overview

• The state’s July 18 notification opens a six-month compliance window for schools operating without formal RTE recognition.
• Institutions must file a Form 1 application with their District School Education Officer to demonstrate adherence to infrastructure, staffing and curriculum norms.
• Officials warn that failure to secure recognition by the deadline will result in compulsory closure and cessation of operations.
• The government has halted approval of all new school openings until existing institutions obtain the required accreditation.
• According to UDISE+ 2023-24 data, Meghalaya has 14,601 schools in total, highlighting the scale of the recognition drive.