New Delhi- To improve the safety and security of children in schools, the government has established a set of new guidelines that schools must follow. These guidelines are part of the efforts made by the government to safeguard the rights of children and ensure their safety at all times.

The new guidelines have been developed keeping in mind the Supreme Court's decision in the Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 136 of 2017 and Writ Petition (Civil) No. 874 of 2017. The guidelines aim to create a safe and secure school environment for all children and ensure their holistic development.

The guidelines lay down the responsibilities of all stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and school management in ensuring the safety and security of children in schools. It also seeks to address the issue of negligence on the part of any individual or management in handling school children. The guidelines emphasize the need for zero-tolerance policies against all forms of negligence.

The guidelines are also part of the government's efforts to promote inclusive education and ensure positive learning outcomes for all children. It is hoped that the new guidelines will help in creating a safer and more secure school environment for all children and enhance their overall development.