Maharashtra Installs Over 89,000 CCTV Cameras in Schools to Enhance Student Safety and POCSO Compliance

Dec 11, 2025 11:25 pm CST

Maharashtra's government has installed CCTV cameras in over 89,000 schools as part of comprehensive child safety initiatives. School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse reported that 60,049 government and 29,049 private schools now have surveillance systems, complemented by Safety Committees and improved POCSO Act compliance measures. The initiative includes digital monitoring systems and dedicated funding for tribal school security enhancements.