Schools indeed!

"Punitive measures against these schools are underway", said a source in REB.

The education ministry will serve show-cause notices on the schools, asking them to improve their performance within one year. On failure, their monthly payment orders (MPOs) eill be cancelled.

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"Some other measures may also be taken against the schools", said the source.

Actions will also be taken against the schools from which over 80 per cent of students failed, he said.