LUCKNOW, April 8 -- The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board has directed officials across the state to launch a special campaign against unauthorised schools and irregular private coaching activities, warning of strict legal action against violators.

District inspectors of schools (DIOS), Basic Shiksha Adhikaris (BSAs) and block education officers (BEO) have been asked to identify and act against institutions operating without recognition, as well as teachers engaged in private coaching in violation of rules, UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh said in an official communication issued on Tuesday.

The order (dated April 5) was issued following reports from multiple districts indicating that some schools were functioning without formal ...