Chandigarh Schools Given One Month to Comply with Student Safety Transportation Policy
Chandigarh DC gives schools a month to comply with safe transportation policy
Hindustan Times
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Chandigarh's deputy commissioner, Nishant Kumar Yadav, has mandated private schools to comply with the 'Safe Transportation Policy for Students (STRAPS)' within a month. Schools must restore designated parking areas and ensure safe student pick-up and drop-off to enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion.
- 01Chandigarh schools have one month to comply with the STRAPS policy.
- 02Failure to restore designated parking areas may lead to strict action.
- 03Schools must ensure safe student pick-up and drop-off within their premises.
- 04Traffic regulations must be enforced during school hours to protect students.
- 05Compliance with EWS quota for economically weaker sections is also under review.
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Chandigarh's deputy commissioner, Nishant Kumar Yadav, has issued strict directives to enforce the 'Safe Transportation Policy for Students (STRAPS)' among private schools in the Union Territory. Schools are given a one-month deadline to comply, specifically to restore designated parking areas that have been misused or converted into other facilities. This directive follows a review meeting aimed at enhancing student safety and addressing issues related to traffic congestion during school hours. Schools must ensure that student pick-up and drop-off occurs within their campuses, and if not possible, they must create designated zones outside for this purpose. Additionally, schools are required to manage traffic flow effectively to prevent students from crossing busy roads. The administration is also reviewing compliance with the 15% quota for economically weaker sections (EWS) in private schools, emphasizing the need for adherence to all educational regulations.
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The enforcement of the STRAPS policy is expected to significantly improve student safety during pick-up and drop-off times, reducing traffic congestion around schools.
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