The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has taken strict steps to maintain the quality of education, taking action on 20 schools. Of these, 17 schools have been derecognized, while 3 schools have been downgraded.

Various irregularities and non-compliance with norms were found to be the reason behind this action taken by the Board. The schools with canceled recognition are located in several states of the country — Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. Downgraded schools were found in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

The main irregularities found by CBSE in schools include submitting fake documents, providing incorrect information, rigging examinations, and a shortage of teachers. The board has issued clear instructions to all schools to avoid any irregularities in the future and strictly follow all the prescribed norms.

This action is an important step taken by CBSE to maintain the quality of education and protect the interests of students. There are many aspects of this CBSE action that will affect students, parents, and the entire education system.

Impacts On Students: Students studying in the derecognized schools will now have to enroll in other schools. Students of the downgraded schools may have to follow some additional conditions to appear in board examinations in the future.

Parents: Parents will have to look for new schools for their children from the derecognized schools. Parents of students from downgraded schools may have to pay more attention to their children's education.

Long-Term Benefits:

In the long term, this action of CBSE can be considered positive for the entire education system. This step will motivate schools to follow the set standards, which will improve the quality of education. It will also protect the interests of students and provide them with an opportunity to get a better education.