Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 -- Bhubaneswar's Demonstration Multipurpose School (DM School) is at the centre of a growing dispute over a proposal to hand it over to the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS). Parents and alumni equally sought withdrawal of the plan. The proposed transfer also drew opposition from students, who want the institution's separate identity and legacy to be retained.

The latest development came on Monday when parents staged a demonstration against the proposal and met the school authorities. The authorities assured them that the matter would be looked into.

The move involves four PM SHRI Demonstration Multipurpose Schools located in Bhubaneswar, Ajmer, Bhopal and Mysuru.

The National Council of Educational Research and T...