Affordable private schools in Telangana seek relaxation in fire safety norms
The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association has requested the state government to relax fire safety norms for older, affordable private schools. They argue that rapid urban development has made it physically impossible for many long-established schools to meet current fire safety access requirements.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between enforcing modern safety regulations and the practical challenges faced by affordable educational institutions in rapidly urbanizing areas.
The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association (TRSMA) has urged the State government to grant relaxation in certain fire safety norms while issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to long-established affordable private schools, arguing that rapid urbanisation has made compliance impossible.
In a representation submitted to Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, the TRSMA president S.N. Reddy, general secretary K. Anil Kumar and treasurer Srikanth Reddy said many affordable private schools were established 20 to 30 years ago, when they had adequate access roads and open spaces around their campuses.
However, subsequent urban development, including the construction of residential apartments and commercial buildings, has significantly reduced access for fire engines, a factor beyond the control of school managements.
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