Coaching centre ads face district-level crackdown
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has told district magistrates across India to inspect coaching centres. Officials must check whether their advertisements follow the rules and stop misleading claims. The move is the first time district officials have been given this role. It targets coaching hubs expanding into smaller towns, especially those aimed at IAS and UPSC aspirants.
ContextThe Central Consumer Protection Authority is the government body that enforces consumer rights and acts against misleading advertising under consumer law. Coaching hubs in cities like Kota and Delhi attract students preparing for competitive exams such as UPSC, which is run by the Union Public Service Commission.
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