Get approval in 6 months or shut down: Meghalaya to unrecognised schools

The Meghalaya government has directed over 500 unrecognised schools operating in the state to obtain formal recognition within six months, in compliance with the provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, an official said on Friday.

An official notification mandates that all schools functioning without formal recognition must submit their application in Form 1 to their respective District School Education Officers (DSEOs).

Schools are required to secure recognition from the competent authority within six months from the date of issuance of this notice.