The Punjab Directorate of Public Instruction (Colleges) has officially banned dancing and other activities deemed “unethical” in both public and private colleges across the province.
A notification issued by the department states that all forms of “unethical and vulgar activities” have been banned, reinforcing the administration’s stance on maintaining a strict educational environment.
The Secretary of the Higher Education Department emphasized that such activities are not in line with the principles of quality education.
The decision follows instances where students and teachers were seen dancing on stage and in classrooms during fun fairs, sports galas, and other events, often to Indian songs—an issue the authorities deemed inappropriate for academic institutions.
College directors and principals have been instructed to enforce the ban, with strict consequences for non-compliance. Instead, they have been urged to promote extracurricular activities that align with cultural and educational values.
This is not the first time such restrictions have been implemented in Punjab. Similar bans on mobile phone usage and dancing in schools and colleges have been enforced in the past, reflecting ongoing efforts to regulate student activities in educational institutions.
