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The Indian Ministry of Education has released comprehensive School Safety and Security Guidelines-2021, aligned with POCSO, focusing on accountability and safeg
The Indian Ministry of Education has developed guidelines on School Safety and Security-2021, in line with the POCSO Guidelines. These guidelines aim to strengthen procedures, accountability, and safeguard students in schools and other educational institutions. They include provisions for establishing school management’s accountability in matters of safety and security for children in Government, Government-aided, and Private Schools.
The guidelines also provide measures for preventive education, stakeholder accountability, reporting procedures, legal provisions, support, counselling, and a safe environment. These guidelines are crucial for accessibility, inclusiveness, and positive learning outcomes.
The guidelines had been circulated to all States/UTs/Autonomous Bodies of DoSEL and Stakeholder Ministries on 01.10.2021.
The guidelines, which are advisory in nature, detail the accountability of various stakeholders and different departments in ensuring the safety and security of children in schools. States/UTs were informed that they may incorporate additions/modifications to these guidelines, if deemed necessary, according to the State/UT specific requirements and notify these guidelines. These guidelines are uploaded on the website of DoSEL at https://dsel.education.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-10/guidelines_sss.pdf.
The purpose of these guidelines is:
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