L-G orders citywide audit of schools for POCSO compliance
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has ordered a citywide audit of schools to ensure compliance with the POCSO Act. The initiative includes mandatory child protection committees and increased police presence near educational institutions.
Why it matters
This directive aims to strengthen institutional accountability and safety protocols for children in schools following concerns over harassment and abuse.
Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) Taranjit Singh Sandhu has ordered a comprehensive audit of schools in the Capital to assess if they are complying with the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, according to a statement issued by his office on Wednesday.
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