Mumbai: The Maharashtra government’s decision to merge all-boys and all-girls schools into single co-education institutions has drawn cheer, but also led to concerns, even as the state terms the move an effort to foster “equality and mutual respect” among children.

The decision, announced through a government resolution (GR) dated 7 October, will apply to state-run schools that operate as separate all-girls and all-boys schools but in the same complex. They will be merged into co-ed schools and can apply for the same.

The GR adds, “Co-education creates an environment of equality, increases mutual respect and understanding between the sexes, promotes healthy social and communication skills, and prepares students for the diverse, real-world environment that comes after school. Show Full A

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