Sitamarhi: 500 Private Schools Face Recognition Threat Over RTE Negligence

• The Sitamarhi Education Department has issued a strict warning to 500 private schools for failing to update RTE-related information on the Gyan Deep Portal.
• Schools must upload mandatory data, including 25% reservation for disadvantaged children, by January 20, 2026, for the 2026-27 academic session.
• Failure to comply will lead to severe administrative actions, including cancellation of recognition and revocation of U-DISE codes.
• The deadline was initially December 31, 2025, but many schools have not yet provided the required information.
• This move aims to ensure effective implementation of the Right to Education Act and prevent poor children from being deprived of quality education.

Why It Matters: Sitamarhi's private schools face strict action for not adhering to RTE norms, impacting poor children's education.