The BMC plans to introduce child safety committees in every school and ward-level child protection panels across Mumbai’s 227 wards to strengthen safeguards against abuse and exploitation. The move follows discussions between Mayor Ritu Tawde and MLA Chitra Wagh on improving implementation of the POCSO Act.
Mumbai, May 19: To prevent incidents of abuse and harassment of minors in schools, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has directed the Education Department to submit a plan to strengthen safeguards and enforcement.
The BMC is also set to frame a policy to establish child safety committees in every school and ward-level child protection committees across all 227 wards.
Discussion focuses on POCSO implementation
Raising concerns over student safety and protection from sexual abuse and exploitation in schools, MLA Chitra Wagh met Tawde at the BMC headquarters on Tuesday.
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