विशेष पटपडताळणी कार्यक्रमाअंतर्गत विद्यार्थ्यांची शाळेमधील हजेरी तपासण्याचे काम सुरू करण्याकरिता शासनाने परिपत्रक केंव्हा काढले ?

The correct answer is Option D (September 2011).

Key Points:
• In 2011, the Government of Maharashtra decided to conduct a statewide special student attendance verification drive ('Pat Padtalani') to curb bogus student enrollments in schools.
• A formal government circular was issued in September 2011 directing administrative machinery to physically verify student counts across primary and secondary schools.
• The on-ground physical inspection drive was conducted extensively between October 3 and October 5, 2011, by government officials and gazetted staff.
• The primary objective was to detect non-existent or 'ghost' students used by certain school managements to illegally claim grants and teaching posts.
• This drive uncovered a significant number of bogus enrollments, resulting in strict policy reforms regarding per-student UID/Aadhaar linking and teacher approvals.
• Key Takeaway: Maharashtra Government issued the circular for the special school attendance verification campaign in September 2011.