Maharashtra Government issue guidelines for schools

The Maharashtra government has issued directives to all schools to install CCTV cameras on their school premises and also conduct a thorough background checks of all non-teaching staff to ensure safetyThe directives were issued by the government on Wednesday, August 21 ,2023. The decision comes as the recent unrest in the state due to sexual assault of two minor girls at a school in Badlapur

All the schools across the state have been directed the following
- Prefer only female support staff for taking care of children up to six years of age.
- Schools must install CCTV cameras in its premises and surrounding areas.
- Thorough background check of all non-teaching staff.

Adding ti which , Cabinet Minister and Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, has issued important guidelines to the District Collector of Mumbai Suburban regarding the safety of women and children.
He sent a letter, where he focused on the need for all necessary measures to be taken for the safety of women and female students in various schools and colleges in the Mumbai Suburban area to prevent crimes against women and children.

The letter also stated that "The increasing crimes against women and children are a matter of concern for the government, administration, and our society. The incident that occurred in Badlapur has provided public suggestions for preventive measures. Such incidents are happening due to negligence regarding women's safety. Keeping this in mind, strict instructions should be given to all educational institutions from kindergarten to postgraduate levels in the Mumbai Suburban area. Schools, colleges, and various institutions should also thoroughly verify the staff appointed by them to ensure no untoward incidents occur, and everyone should take precautions!"

Moreover the minister mentioned, self-defence training will be taught to young women in all industrial Training Institutes across the state and in schools/colleges in the suburban area of Mumbai.

Wint increase in crimes against women, the need is to make stricter laws and guidelines in order to maintain a safer environment for all.