Authorities intensify drive against coaching centres violating safety norms in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh authorities have launched a statewide crackdown on coaching centers following a fatal fire in Lucknow. Inspections are targeting safety violations, particularly in buildings operating from basements without proper permits.
Why it matters
The drive highlights systemic issues regarding building safety and regulatory oversight in the rapidly growing private education sector in India.
Following the recent fire tragedy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh authorities on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) intensified a Statewide drive against coaching centres and institutions violating safety norms, with fresh inspections conducted in the State capital and several institutes sealed in Mathura and Aligarh.
The report focuses on government administrative actions and safety enforcement, maintaining a neutral, objective tone.
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