India, July 13 -- In a bid to strengthen quality control under the state's 'free school uniform scheme', the Maharashtra Primary Education Council on July 11 directed district authorities to carry out mandatory inspections and laboratory testing of the uniform fabric, warning of legal action against both suppliers and school management committees (SMCs) if the material is found substandard.

The directions, issued to all district collectors and chief executive officers of Zilla Parishads/ZPs (excluding the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation), form part of the implementation of the revised 'free school uniform scheme' for the academic year 2026-27.

According to officials, district administrations have been instructed to ensure that ev...