West Bengal issues notices to 450 BEd colleges over alleged 'cash for degree' scam

West Bengal's education minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay has issued notices to 450 BEd colleges across the state following allegations of 'cash for degree' practices and significant regulatory lapses. The action comes amid investigations into irregularities within the teacher education sector.

The minister highlighted major compliance failures in the functioning of these institutions. The notices signal a crackdown on malpractices affecting the quality and integrity of teacher education in the state.