No more single-gender schools in Maharashtra: Are co-ed classrooms a step towards equality or a cultural challenge?

Maharashtra will no longer permit single-gender schools, mandating all institutions to become co-ed. The policy aims to foster gender equality, mutual respect, and social skills, while merging boys’ and girls’ schools under one registration. Critics caution that cultural and regional sensitivities may affect implementation, especially in conservative communities, making careful planning, teacher training, and community engagement essential for success.

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