Centre abolishes 'No-Detention Policy' for classes V and VIII in centrally funded schools
Monday, 23 December 2024 () The Central Government has abolished the 'no-detention policy' for students in classes V and VIII in schools under its jurisdiction and 50% of the states and UTs. Students who fail their year-end exams can reappear within two months and will receive targeted support. This change aims to address learning gaps and ensure holistic development.
The central government in its new notification allowed schools to fail students of classes 5 and 8. It has scrapped the no-detention policy in an amendment to... DNA
Monday, 23 December 2024 ()
