Telangana Moves to Restrict Film Promotions in Educational Institutions

The Telangana government is considering a ban on film promotions and private events on educational institution campuses across the state. Recent incidents at educational institutions have raised serious concerns about student safety. While a private university recently hosted a film promotion event, an engineering college organised a Dandiya programme without adequate safety precautions, resulting in the death of a student and injuries to several others. In view of such incidents, the government is exploring measures to regulate events conducted on campus and prevent similar tragedies.

The government has reportedly instructed education department officials to conduct a comprehensive study on which activities can legally be held in educational institutions and which should be prohibited. It is considering restricting campus premises primarily to academic and sporting activities, while discouraging their use for film promotions and other commercial events. Smaller programmes may be permitted, but events involving large crowds and visitors from outside the institution are expected to be subject to strict safety requirements. Meanwhile, State Council of Higher Education Chairman Balakishtareddy has submitted a draft report to the government proposing legislation to strengthen student safety in educational institutions. The government is expected to issue orders on the matter soon.