The Tamil Nadu government has mandated the presence of women employees on school buses to prevent sexual harassment of children. The directive from the Directorate of Private Schools includes guidelines for background verification of drivers and helpers, training on their duties, understanding of the POCSO Act, daily breath analyzer tests, and installation of GPS tracking devices and CCTV cameras in vehicles. Schools are required to form transport committees and conduct monthly meetings to ensure child safety. Private schools express concerns about the practicality of employing women staff for vehicle maintenance and the administrative burden of submitting vehicle details on the EMIS portal.
The Government Mandates that All School Buses Must be Accompanied by Female Assistants
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