Providing a safe environment for our daughters to study fearlessly is our shared responsibility: Chief Minister
Raipur,(thestates.news) |Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has taken cognizance of reports of alleged mistreatment of girl students at the Eklavya Residential School in Bijapur district, directing District Collector Shri Vishwadeep and the Superintendent of Police to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and take strict action as per rules.
The Chief Minister directed that action be taken without delay based on the facts that emerge from the investigation. He said accountability must also be fixed for any official found to have ignored, suppressed or delayed action on the complaint at any level.
Placing the highest priority on the safety of girls studying in residential schools and hostels across the state, Shri Sai directed all district collectors and superintendents of police to regularly inspect girls’ hostels, ashrams and residential schools operating in their districts. He also directed them to review whether prescribed safety protocols, the regular presence of superintendents and other responsible staff, campus security arrangements, and mechanisms for redressal of children’s complaints are being fully complied with. He said no compromise would be accepted on the safety and dignity of children. Any complaint relating to misconduct, harassment or an unsafe environment must be treated with complete seriousness and sensitivity, with immediate action ensured.
