The Lahore district civil administration has decided to go after private educational institutions for not providing basic facilities to students despite charging exorbitant fees.
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According to details, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore Muhammad Ali has instructed private schools in the city to arrange buses to pick up the students.
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DC Lahore has warned to impose heavy fines on private schools that will not comply with these guidelines. It has issued show cause notices to owners of 10 private schools.
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The DC directed the private schools to arrange transport buses within 30 days. Otherwise, they will face a fine of Rs. 20,000 per day until the transfer service is arranged.
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The decision was taken on advice from the Water and Environment Committee as part of an anti-smog campaign.The shuttle service is essential for students as it provides a reliable and safe way to get to and from schools.
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It also allows students to participate in extracurricular activities, regardless of their location. It helps reduce absenteeism and dropout rates and promotes social and economic mobility for students from all backgrounds.
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