Expansion of private coaching institutes in Delhi posing a threat to student safety
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- Private coaching institutes in Delhi are compromising the safety of their students by neglecting basic safety standards.
- Many of these institutes have narrow staircases, small entry and exit routes, and students crammed into small rooms, which could lead to accidents.
- A recent example of this was the Mukherjee Nagar accident, where students were forced to use a rope to escape from a fifth-floor classroom due to smoke caused by an electrical fire.
Private coaching institutes have become increasingly popular in Delhi and other Indian cities, as students seek additional support to improve their academic performance. However, the expansion of these institutes has resulted in a disregard for basic safety standards, which is putting the lives of students at risk.
The Mukherjee Nagar accident is a prime example of this. The students were trapped in a classroom on the fifth floor of a building that had narrow staircases and no fire safety equipment. The smoke from the electrical fire caused chaos, and the students were forced to use a rope to escape from the building.
Many other private coaching institutes have similar safety issues. The buildings are often multi-storeyed, with narrow staircases that are difficult to navigate. Entry and exit routes are small, making it difficult for students to leave the building quickly in case of an emergency. The classrooms are often overcrowded, with students crammed into small rooms.
The Delhi government needs to take action to ensure that private coaching institutes comply with basic safety standards. It is unacceptable for students to be put in danger because of the negligence of coaching institutes. The government should also conduct regular inspections of these institutes to ensure that they are complying with safety regulations.
Parents should also be vigilant when selecting a coaching institute for their children. They should check whether the institute has fire safety equipment, whether the classrooms are overcrowded, and whether the entry and exit routes are wide enough for students to leave the building quickly in case of an emergency.
The safety of students should be the top priority of private coaching institutes, and the government should ensure that they are complying with basic safety standards.
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