Haryana Human Rights Commission Mandates CCTV in School Buses for Enhanced Student Safety
HHRC orders CCTV checks in Haryana school buses over student safety lapses
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The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has mandated the installation and functioning of CCTV cameras in school buses to address safety lapses. This directive follows discrepancies in reports regarding CCTV facilities at a school in Nuh district, where an assault on a student was also investigated.
- 01The HHRC directed the installation of CCTV cameras in school buses under the 'Surakshit School Vahan Policy'.
- 02Only two buses were inspected, with one lacking a camera and the other not confirmed to be functional.
- 03The school management falsely claimed that all six buses had operational CCTV cameras.
- 04A fresh inspection of all school buses and classrooms was ordered to verify surveillance systems.
- 05Regular inspections by district and sub-divisional committees are required, with compliance reports due by July 30, 2026.
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In response to safety concerns, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has instructed state authorities to ensure that all school buses are equipped with functional CCTV cameras as part of the 'Surakshit School Vahan Policy'. This decision was made during a hearing related to an alleged corporal punishment incident at a school in Nuh district, where conflicting reports emerged regarding the presence and functionality of CCTV systems. During an inspection, only two buses were present, with one lacking a camera and the other's operational status unclear. The school management's claim of having six functional cameras was deemed misleading. Consequently, the HHRC ordered a comprehensive inspection of all school buses and classrooms to confirm the status of surveillance measures. Additionally, the commission directed the local police to revisit a case involving the alleged assault of a seven-year-old student. The HHRC emphasized that ensuring student safety is a shared responsibility between schools and local authorities, mandating regular inspections and compliance reporting ahead of the next hearing set for July 30, 2026.
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The HHRC's directive aims to significantly enhance the safety of students during transportation in Haryana, addressing serious lapses in existing safety measures.
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