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On Wednesday, a strong initiation for rejecting the no-detention policy for Classes I to VIII, along with bringing back board exams in Class X have been made by newly reconstituted Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) on its first meeting.

The Geeta Bukkal sub-committee, set up by CABE to examine the no-detention policy, was tabled. The report bats for the reintroduction of detention in a phased manner.

A government statement said there was a “broad consensus” on the issue, with states being “unequivocal” in suggesting the no-detention policy be revoked and states and CABE members “unanimously” agreeing to do so. This in effect could mean that the scheme of automatic promotion in Classes I-VIII could come to an end.

HRD Minister Smriti Irani said, “All state ministers present at the meeting unanimously appealed to the Centre to revoke the policy. We have asked all states to give their views in writing in 15-30 days.” 

The no-detention policy in classes was implemented as part of the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) under the RTE Act to ensure holistic development of students. Both policies of no-detention and making Class X board exams optional were introduced after the enactment of the Act in 2010.