HYDERABAD: The Telangana government is considering restrictions on film promotions and other commercial events on educational campuses amid concerns over unauthorised programmes and student safety, official sources said.
The review follows a recent stage collapse at an educational institution that killed one student and injured several others. Officials are examining which events institutions can hold on campus and what safety measures should be required.
Under the proposal, campuses would be reserved mainly for educational and sporting activities, with commercial programmes facing restrictions. Institutions planning large gatherings may have to notify local education authorities or police in advance and provide details on attendance, stage construction, crowd movement and fire safety.
Smaller events showcasing students’ sporting, artistic and cultural talents would not be affected, officials said. However, programmes expected to draw hundreds of people would have to follow safety guidelines.
Officials are also concerned about reports that some private colleges have organised film screenings for students, sometimes declaring holidays for the purpose. The proposal remains under consideration, and formal guidelines are expected soon.
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