Delhi HC Issues Directives for Fair EWS/DG Admissions in Private Schools

The Delhi High Court has directed private schools to appoint nodal officers for EWS/DG admissions, ensure bilingual communication, and synchronize school wings. The court emphasized equal treatment for all students and the eradication of barriers to inclusive education to uphold the Right to Education Act.

The Delhi High Court has issued several directives concerning petitions for admission under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Disadvantaged Group (DG) quotas in Delhi private schools. Highlighting the importance of equal educational opportunities, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized that children from disadvantaged groups should not accept educational inequalities as their fate.

To facilitate this, schools are now required to appoint dedicated nodal officers to manage EWS/DG admissions. Additionally, all relevant communications must be available in both English and Hindi, and schools must provide clear schedules for admission reporting.

The Court identified the lack of a seamless transition between Junior and Senior Wings within the same school as a significant challenge. It mandated the synchronization of School IDs and emphasized the necessity of treating all students equally under the Right to Education Act. The Court stressed that discrimination against children from the EWS/DG category undermines their self-esteem and perpetuates educational inequality.

(With inputs from agencies.)