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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Mandatory HD CCTV Cams: CBSE Doubles Down On Student Safety
Nagpur: In a major policy revision aimed at strengthening student safety, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued new instructions making it mandatory for all affiliated schools to install high-resolution CCTV cameras with audio-visual recording across key locations within their premises. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In its earlier avatar, the policy was limited to a one-line mention that CCTV in schools need to 'maintained and monitored' regularly. The exhaustive new guidelines require CCTV cameras to be installed at all entry and exit points, lobbies, corridors, staircases, classrooms, laboratories, libraries, canteen areas, storerooms, playgrounds, and other common areas. Toilets and washrooms remain exempted. Schools must ensure that the CCTV cameras offer real-time audio-visual recording and are supported by storage devices capable of preserving footage for a minimum of 15 days. "It shall be ensured that a backup of a minimum 15 days be preserved, which may be accessed by the authorities, if required," the notification stated. This directive has been formalised through an amendment in chapter 4 of the CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws-2018, underlining the board's increasing focus on creating safe educational spaces. According to the circular signed by board secretary Himanshu Gupta, schools must strictly comply with the new clause for safeguarding children's safety and emotional well-being. Schools have been instructed to maintain regular monitoring and ensure that all equipment is functional at all times. CBSE cited the guidelines of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) which emphasise the critical need for continuous monitoring within schools. Quoting the NCPCR manual, CBSE reminded schools that "CCTVs in schools need to be monitored and maintained regularly." The board underlined that creating a safe and supportive environment in schools is not limited to physical safety but extends to psychological and emotional protection as well. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Officials highlighted that bullying, abuse, and other forms of harassment can severely impact students' mental health, leading to issues such as stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Through continuous CCTV monitoring, such risks can be identified early and addressed promptly. The revised policy marks a shift from general surveillance to comprehensive, tech-enabled monitoring covering every critical zone of the campus. CBSE has asked all affiliated schools to strictly follow the revised clause both in letter and spirit, ensuring that student safety remains a top priority.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
CBSE makes CCTV camera compulsory for all affiliated schools
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has updated its Affiliation Bye-Laws 2018 to include a new provision mandating the installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras with audio-visual recording capabilities across all key areas of school campuses. This amendment has been made under Chapter 4, which deals with physical infrastructure requirements for affiliated schools. According to the notice, now, all CBSE-affiliated schools are required to install CCTV cameras with both video and audio recording at entry and exit points, lobbies, corridors, staircases, classrooms, laboratories, libraries, canteen areas, store rooms, playgrounds, and other common areas. Toilets and washrooms are exempt from this provision. The cameras must be capable of real-time recording and should be connected to storage systems that retain footage for a minimum period of 15 days. Schools are also expected to maintain backups for this duration, which must be made available to authorities as and when required. The decision draws from the Manual on Safety and Security of Children in Schools published by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which defines 'school safety' as ensuring a secure and supportive environment for children—from home to school and back. The scope includes protection from abuse, violence, disasters, accidents, and psychological stressors like bullying. The manual underscores that emotional safety often remains unnoticed and difficult to detect, highlighting the need for comprehensive measures. Schools, therefore, have a duty not just to safeguard students physically, but also to foster an emotionally and psychologically safe environment. The NCPCR guidelines already specify that CCTV systems should be installed and regularly maintained in schools. The CBSE's latest move formalises this recommendation by making it a mandatory condition for affiliation. The Board expects all affiliated schools to implement the provision in 'letter and spirit' to ensure a secure campus environment. The provision is also aimed at promoting vigilance, preventing threats from external and internal sources, and supporting school staff in early identification of safety issues. The CBSE reiterated that ensuring a safe school ecosystem is a collective responsibility involving not only school management and staff but also students, special needs assistants, contractors, and visitors.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Khaleej Times
CBSE mandates CCTV cameras in schools to ensure physical, emotional safety
The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) has now made it compulsory for all schools affiliated with it to instal CCTV cameras on their premises. The board made the announcement on Monday, July 21, citing the physical and emotional safety and wellbeing of students as a reason for tightening its surveillance laws. "The school should instal high resolution CCTV cameras with audio visual facility at all the entry and exit points of the school, lobbies, corridors, staircases, all the classrooms, labs, library, canteen area, store room, playground and other common areas except toilets and washrooms with real time audio-visual recording," read the notice. The installed CCTV cameras must have a storage device with the capacity of holding footage of at least 15 days. This will ensure that a backup of a minimum 15 days is preserved, which may be accessed by the authorities, if required. Meanwhile, clause 1(X) of the NCPCR's Manual on safety and security of children in Schools states, "CCTV in schools needs to be monitored and maintained regularly." The board explained the move is to ensure safety from abuse of any kind, violence, psycho-social issues, natural or man made disasters, fire, and transportation. Emotional problems and stress in children, that may have risen due to bullying, may not always be easily detected by teachers or parents, according to the board, pointing towards the need for better monitoring of such incidents. "Bullying can cause victimised students to suffer from lower self-esteem and daily stress about their wellbeing." "Children of our country have constitutional guarantee of the fundamental rights to live with dignity and to have access to education in an environment that is safe, protective and conducive for their growth and development. Everyone in school has a role to play in ensuring good safety, healthy and secure environment within the school; be it teachers, special needs assistants, visitors and contractors and students themselves."
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
CBSE Mandates High-Tech CCTV Installation In Schools For Student Safety
CBSE Mandates CCTV In Schools: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced amendments to Chapter 4 (Physical Infrastructure) of its Affiliation Bye-Laws, 2018, focusing on strengthening safety measures in schools. As per Clause 1(X) of the NCPCR's Manual on Safety and Security of Children in Schools, "CCTV in schools needs to be monitored and maintained regularly." In line with this, CBSE has directed all affiliated schools to install high-resolution CCTV cameras with real-time audio-visual recording at key locations, including: All entry and exit points Lobbies and corridors Staircases, classrooms, laboratories, and library Canteen, store rooms, playground, and other common areas (Toilets and washrooms are excluded from this requirement.) Each CCTV system must have a storage device capable of preserving at least 15 days of footage, with a mandatory backup for the same period, accessible to authorities when required. The Board emphasized that all affiliated schools must strictly comply with these provisions to ensure the safety and security of students.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
CBSE Orders CCTV Cameras In Schools In Bid To Enhance Student Safety, Security
Last Updated: CBSE requires affiliated schools to install high-resolution CCTV cameras with audio-visual features at key points, excluding toilets, for real-time monitoring. Central Board of Secondary Education has amended by-law mandating schools to install high resolution CCTV Cameras with audio-visual facility at all the entry and exit points of the school, lobbies, corridors, staircases, all the classrooms, labs, library, Canteen Area, store room, playground and other common areas except toilets and washrooms with real time audio-visual recording concerning safety in the schools. All CBSE-affiliated schools must now implement a CCTV system that supports real-time audiovisual monitoring. The recordings must be stored for a minimum of 15 days and kept accessible for review by authorities if required. 'As per the Manual on Safety and Security of Children in Schools, NCPCR, 'School Safety" has been defined as creating a safe environment for children, starting from their homes to their schools and back. This includes safety from any kind of abuse, violence, psycho-social issues, disaster: natural and man-made, fire, and transportation," the notification from the CBSE said. It added that emotional safety is especially important because it is often difficult for teachers and parents to detect emotional problems and difficulties in children. Bullying can cause victimised students to suffer from lower self-esteem and daily stress about their well-being. Children require a healthy and supportive environment to grow and develop. Children of our country have a constitutional guarantee of the fundamental rights to live with dignity and to have access to education in an environment that is safe, protective and conducive to their growth and development. The Board has instructed that everyone in school has a role to play in ensuring a good safety, healthy and secure environment within the school; be it teachers, special needs assistants, visitors and contractors and students themselves. 'Safety of students is one of the paramount responsibilities of a school, and ensuring that the students get a safe and cohesive ecosystem in the school. Safety has two aspects: (a) safety from scrupulous unsocietal elements, (b) safety for the overall well-being of the children with reference to bullying and other implicit threats. All such probabilities can be prevented with a vigilant & sensitive staff and with the usage of the latest technology," the notification said. 'As per clause 1(X) of the NCPCR's Manual on safety and security of children in Schools, 'CCTV in schools needs to be monitored and maintained regularly," it added. The Board further directed that the schools may continuously vigil their entire premises by installing CCTV cameras at various identified points in the school's premises. The directive has been sent to all heads and managers of CBSE-affiliated schools. Schools are required to fully comply with the updated safety measures to maintain their affiliation with the Board. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 18:17 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
