Many schools are yet to even establish child protection committeesChildren spend the better part of the day in school, but how safe are they? This is because many schools are yet to establish a child protection committee, which is crucial to creating a safe environment for students. The comprehensive Karnataka Child Protection Policy for educational institutions was passed by the State Cabinet nearly five months ago. They have not taken the initiative to even form child protection committees," said Sunita R., parent of a class five student. Giving the policy more teethExperts feel that parents can play a key role in ensuring that schools comply with the child safety policy.

Source: The Hindu September 14, 2016 19:07 UTC