Archive · 5 Aug 2025
MP School Fined For Discriminating Against Tribal Students
A school in Madhya Pradesh was found to be treating some of its students unfairly.
These students were admitted to the school under a special law.
Instead of teaching them with everyone else, the school put them in separate classes and made them sit apart.
After an investigation confirmed this, the school was fined a large sum of money.
The school now has to pay the fine and promise not to treat students like this again.
The fine was imposed because the school broke the rules and did not treat all students equally.
Mount Litera School in Merkhedi, Madhya Pradesh, was fined ₹2 lakh.
The fine was imposed for discriminating against tribal children admitted under the Right to Education (RTE) Act.
The school reportedly separated tribal children from their peers in classes and seating arrangements.
A five-member investigation team confirmed the discrimination allegations.
The school operator was asked to pay the fine within 15 days and submit an affidavit.
- Who
- Mount Litera School was fined by the collector.
- What
- A school was fined for discriminating against tribal children.
- When
- Recent reports, the show cause notice issued before July 31st.
- Where
- Mount Litera School, Merkhedi, Barwani, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The school was discriminating against tribal children admitted under the Right to Education Act.
School's Actions
Ideal Perspective
Classroom segregation
School's Actions
Separating tribal students.
Ideal Perspective
Equal education for all students.
- School Name
- Mount Litera School
- Location
- Merkhedi, Barwani, Madhya Pradesh
- Fine Amount
- ₹2 lakh
- Reason for Fine
- Discrimination against tribal children
- Law Involved
- Right to Education (RTE) Act
- Legal action if not paid
- Yes