Pune: The state education department issued a slew of guidelines on Wednesday for all schools for the safety of students. A govt notification on Wednesday mandated the education officer to set up a student safety committee in schools like POSH panels in workplaces within a week. The committee should talk to students to understand their problems and concerns.
All schools must install adequate number of CCTV cameras at strategic locations within one month. Non-compliance will result in withholding of grants or revoking the school's recognition. The school's management must obtain a character verification report from the local police of the persons appointed.
Priority should be given to intake of women staff for students up to six years old. Commissioner of education Suraj Mandhare, said, "Students safety is of paramount importance. There have been some unfortunate incidents concerning their safety recently.
Govt is taking serious cognisance. Directives have been issued from time to time by govt about measures for the safety of school students, especially girls. There can be no compromise.
A proposal for the effective implementation of existing measures and the introduction of new ones was under govt consideration." Installation of CCTV cameras in schools and surrounding areas is compulsory for all schools. Govt and local self-government schools that have not yet installed CCTV cameras should prioritise it.
A previous notification govt said a minimum of 5% of the funds under the.