New Delhi: The Delhi government Directorate of Education on Monday directed schools to verify the Bangladeshi enrolled in Delhi schools and verify the documents to prevent illegal Bangladeshi migrants’ enrollment.
In an order copy issued on Monday the government stated that every year, several lakh students apply for admission to Government Schools.The circular also reads that schools must ensure strict admission procedures, verification of students’ documentation to prevent illegal Bangladeshi migrants’ enrollment, implementation of greater scrutiny to detect and prevent unauthorized admissions of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in particular.
“All the heads of government, government-aided and unaided recognized private schools of DoE are directed to ensure that when admitting migrant children into schools, it is essential to follow a thorough careful process to ensure that all necessary documentation is submitted, verified and handled properly,” it added.
They are further directed that in case of any doubt, the matter must be referred to the local police and revenue authority, it mentioned. Schools have been directed to submit a weekly report.
Earlier in the month, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) issued an order to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrant children in schools and to ensure that no illegal Bangladeshi migrants are issued birth certificates.
Union MoS Harsh Malhotra on Saturday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party is giving patronage to Bangladeshi Migrants just for the sake of votes.