The Pune Zilla Parishad has taken action against unauthorized educational institutions by ordering the closure of 13 schools. Sanjay Naikade, the primary education officer for the Pune Zilla Parishad, reported that police complaints have been filed against 10 of these schools, with cases against the remaining three to be filed soon.
List of Closed Schools:
- Kidgerjee School, Daund
- Jijau Education Society Abhang Shishu Vikas Kasurdi, Daund
- Yashshree English Medium School Sonavadi, Daund
- Bhairavanath English Medium School, Moi
- Sanskriti International School, Ambegaon Khurd
- Smt Sulochanatai Zende Child Development Temple and Primary School, Kunjeerwadi
- Rivstone English Medium School, Parne Phata
- Sonai English Medium School, Fursungi
- Shreyan International School, Maval
- Venkeshwara World School, Maval
- Mount Everest English School, Kasarwadi
- Shri Chaitanya English Medium School Vishalnagar, Pimple Nilakh
- Care Foundation Pune Run Emmanuel Public School, Hadapsar
Background:
- Earlier Actions: The Pune Zilla Parishad had previously identified 49 unauthorized schools. Among these, five were later approved, three received a letter of intent from the government, four filed petitions in court, and two paid fines.
School Closures Due to Heavy Rains
Due to heavy rains and a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), schools in Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and nearby areas will be closed today, July 25. The order, issued by Collector Suhas Diwase, also applies to Bhor, Velhe, Maval, Mulshi, and Khadakwasla.
Weather Forecast:
- Pune and Surrounding Areas: Expect heavy to intense rainfall in the coming hours.
- Mumbai: Moderate to heavy rain is anticipated on Thursday and through Wednesday evening.
- Central Maharashtra: A red alert for extremely heavy rain is in effect until July 25.
