Government plans curbs on film promotions and commercial events in educational institutions

The government is understood to be considering a distinction between minor events intended to encourage students’ sporting, artistic and cultural talents and large gatherings that interfere with academic activities. Photo for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G

The government is considering a ban on film promotions and other commercial activities on the premises of educational institutions following a series of incidents involving unauthorised events and alleged safety lapses.

The government is examining the activities that educational institutions can legally conduct on their campuses and those that should be prohibited. Senior officials of the Education department have been asked to prepare guidelines to regulate such activities.

The proposed guidelines are expected to restrict the use of educational institution premises for non-academic, political film promotions and unrelated commercial events. The move comes amid allegations that some private educational institutions have been using students for political and other purposes.