The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated all affiliated schools to install CCTV cameras at crucial points on school premises to ensure student safety. According to the CBSE secretary, Himanshu Gupta, the board has updated its affiliation bye-laws to include this provision. The new requirement specifies the installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras with audio-visual recording capabilities in key areas such as entry and exit points, classrooms, and playgrounds. Toilets and washrooms are exempt from this directive.
Key highlights:
• CBSE schools must install CCTV cameras at critical points for student safety.
• High-resolution cameras with audio-visual recording capabilities are required.
• Toilets and washrooms are exempt from CCTV installation.
• The move aims to enhance safety measures in educational institutions.
The initiative underscores CBSE’s commitment to ensuring a secure environment for students within affiliated schools.
Source: Education News Today | The Hindu