Drishti IAS relocates to Noida amid safety concerns in Mukherjee Nagar

| Updated: 29 November, 2024 4:45 pm IST

Drishti IAS has recently announced the relocation of its controversial Mukherjee Nagar centre to Noida’s Sector 15

NEW DELHI: The Civil Services Examination (CSE), conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), is widely regarded as the toughest competitive exam in India. Many candidates rely on coaching centres for structured guidance, with Drishti IAS Coaching being one of the most popular institutes in the country.

Drishti IAS has recently announced the relocation of its controversial Mukherjee Nagar centre to Noida’s Sector 15. Sharing the news on X, the institute wrote, “The passion for studies of Mukherjee Nagar is now in Noida Sector 15. Visit our Noida Center”.

मुखर्जी नगर वाला पढ़ाई का जूनून अब नोएडा सेक्टर 15 में।

हमारे नोएडा सेंटर पर विज़िट करें : https://t.co/RcjKmGiR5D

अधिक जानकारी के लिये संपर्क करें : 9311 406 440 #DrishtiIASNoida #DrishtiIASInNoida #Noida #UttarPradesh #Success #WeAreComing #UPSC #DrishtiIAS pic.twitter.com/6DUQvPIgTa

— Drishti IAS (@drishtiias) November 22, 2024

This relocation comes after a tragic incident earlier this year that highlighted the challenges faced by UPSC aspirants. On July 27, heavy rains caused a basement library at Rau’s IAS campus in Old Rajendra Nagar to flood. The resulting damage to the biometric entry and exit system led to the death of three students—Shreya Yadav, Nivin Dalwin, and Tanya Soni. The incident brought attention to the safety and infrastructure issues in popular coaching hubs like Mukherjee Nagar and Rajendra Nagar.

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This led to a crackdown by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on illegal basement classrooms. Drishti IAS was among the coaching centres affected. The MCD sealed the basement of Drishti IAS for allegedly violating building norms, as it was being used for classes instead of storage. This sparked protests from students who demanded justice and stricter regulations.

Vikas Divyakirti apologized for the oversight and pledged to relocate the centre to avoid future issues. The incident has highlighted the need for better regulation and safety measures in coaching centres.

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There are more than 100 coaching institutes in Mukherjee Nagar, and all of them are facing the same problems related to safety norms. The MCD had sealed the basements of at least 20 coaching centres in Rajendra Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar following the three deaths in a flooded basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle on 27 July. In Mukherjee Nagar, tea stalls, stationery shops, and food kiosks are struggling as the once bustling narrow lanes have gone quiet.