The school education department’s ‘Positive Discipline’ campaign, aimed at safeguarding students’ mental health, ensuring their safety, and strengthening teacher–student relationships, has seen wide implementation across Maharashtra. Conceived and guided by School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, the initiative has reached 1,35,339 teachers through 3,700 education conferences organised across the state.

The campaign was launched against the backdrop of recent incidents of corporal punishment reported in some schools, highlighting the need for a more empathetic and constructive approach to discipline and classroom management. Officials said the initiative seeks to promote healthier interactions between teachers and students while discouraging punitive practices.