AIDSO opposes move to bring government schools under private adoption

The All India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO) in Mysuru district held a protest on Friday against the government's plan to allow private institutions and corporations to adopt government schools. AIDSO district secretary Nitin claimed the government's KPS-Magnet policy could lead to the closure of 45,000 schools. He alleged that a meeting at Vidhana Soudha on November 4 discussed adopting 2,000 schools in the first phase.

Nitin criticized Chief Minister comments on government school quality, emphasizing the state's responsibility to address issues. The proposal allows private entities to name schools after themselves and receive support for teachers, computers, and equipment. Social activist Ugra Narasimhe Gowda called the move "anti-education," urging opposition to the KPS-Magnet scheme, which violates the Right to Education Act.

Retired professor Latha Mysuru criticized Kannada activists for not opposing the policy. The protest saw participation from various groups, including Save Public Education Committee members, farmers' associations, and students.