educational institution security
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.
Headmaster Assaulted in Bengal for Defending Girl Students Against Harassment
Nov 26, 2025 01:53 am CST
A school headmaster in West Bengal's Malda district was physically attacked after confronting youths who were harassing female students. The incident resulted in three arrests and increased police patrols near the school, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for students in educational institutions.