Question : COMMERCIAL USE OF SCHOOL PREMISES



(a) whether there is a growing trend of closing down the schools in the country and using the premises for commercial purposes;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(c) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a)&(b): No such trend is seen in respect of schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

(c): Does not arise.