Telangana To Examine The Center's No-Detention Policy

Recently, the centre has scrapped the no-detention policy for class 5 and 8 students for all the government-run schools in the country. According to senior Ministry of Education officials, this decision will be applicable to over 3000 schools, including Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalayas and Sainik Schools.

According to the policy, students who fail the year-end exam in classes 5 and 8 will be given a second chance to pass. If they fail again, they will be detained in the same class rather than being dismissed from school.

The no-detention policy was introduced as part of the Right to Education (RTE) Act in 2010. However, several states, including Telangana, have expressed concerns about the policy's effectiveness in ensuring quality education.

In contrast to the centre, the Telangana government has decided to review the Centre's no-detention policy.

According to School Education Director E V Narasimha Reddy, "We will place this decision before the cabinet subcommittee and education commission for further guidance. After due consideration, the government will take a decision. But, as of now, the old system will continue."