The Chhattisgarh government has issued a stern warning to private schools regarding compliance with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The Act mandates that 25% of seats in entry-level classes at unaided private schools be reserved for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. Schools found violating these provisions risk derecognition, as their recognition is contingent upon adherence to RTE norms. The state government emphasized that any refusal to admit eligible children could result in severe disciplinary action, including cancellation of recognition. Currently, approximately 3.63 lakh students are enrolled under the RTE quota across 6,862 private schools in Chhattisgarh. The state has set reimbursement rates at ₹7,000 (roughly $84 USD) for Classes I to V and ₹11,400 (roughly $137 USD) for Classes VI to VIII, which are competitive compared to neighboring states. The government urged parents to disregard misinformation and rely on official communications regarding the admission process, which is currently underway for 22,000 Class I seats for the new academic session.