India, June 29 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that all coaching institutes operating in the national capital will have to comply with mandatory fire and structural safety norms within one month, failing which strict action, including sealing of centres, will be initiated by the government.

In a statement, the CM said coaching institutes lacking fire audits, mandatory safety equipment and adequate building safety arrangements would not be allowed to continue operations in Delhi. She said student safety could not be compromised under any circumstances and the government was committed to ensuring a secure academic environment for lakhs of students preparing for competitive examinations in the city.

"The issue is ...