State Govt Denies Decision to Merge Schools in Arvi Taluka The Maharashtra state government has denied any decision to merge 15 schools in Arvi taluka, Wardha district, into six cluster schools. This clarification came after a query from MLC Dadarao Keche, who sought information on whether the primary education division of ZP Wardha had issued a merger order or if local representatives had demanded its cancellation. School education minister Dadadji Bhuse confirmed that a representation had been received but emphasized that no formal merger order was passed. Bhuse stated that an education officer had convened a meeting on January 19 to discuss the PM SHRI scheme concept, but no resolution was adopted during the session. The minister further clarified that no state-level approval for cluster school formation had been granted in Arvi taluka. A representation from local representatives, dated February 11, was received at the minister’s office, demanding the cancellation of any such decision. The petitioners argued that merging schools would adversely affect the right to education for students from economically weaker households and that schools with low enrollment should not be shut down. The minister also noted that no state-level policy decision on cluster school formation had been indicated for any part of Wardha district. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the impact of educational restructuring on marginalized communities, with local stakeholders emphasizing the need for inclusive policies that prioritize equitable access to education. The debate underscores tensions between centralized administrative initiatives and grassroots demands for localized solutions in public education.#maharashtra_state_government #mlc_dadarao_keche #school_education_minister_dadadji_bhuse #arvi_taluka #wardha_district
