Ayodhya bans entry of outsiders, social media personnel in government schools

Ayodhya's basic education department has barred outsiders, YouTubers and social media personnel from entering parishadiya schools without prior approval. The order seeks to prevent unauthorised filming that officials say disrupts classes and harms teachers' dignity.

In Short

• District Basic Education Officer Lal Chand issued the order on August 19
• Officials said uploaded photos and videos were disrupting regular classroom functioning
• The department linked such recordings to concerns over teachers' professional dignity

Ayodhya’s district basic education department has barred the entry of outsiders, YouTubers and people associated with social media platforms into parishadiya schools without prior permission from the competent authorities.

District Basic Education Officer Lal Chand issued the order on August 19, stating that unauthorised entry into school premises, along with photography and videography, would not be permitted.

PRIOR PERMISSION MANDATORY

According to the order, no outsider, YouTuber or person associated with social media will be allowed to enter any parishadiya school in Ayodhya without prior permission from the District Basic Education Officer or another authorised official. Photography and videography inside the school premises have also been prohibited without permission.

The department said the move follows instances of outsiders entering schools and making photographs and videos of school staff and activities before sharing them on social media. Such activities, according to the order, can affect the teaching-learning process and the dignity of the teaching profession.

The order directed all concerned schools and officials to ensure strict compliance with the instructions. It stated that the directions would come into effect immediately.

(With inputs from Mayank Shukla)

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