Maharashtra Education Department Orders Safety Reports and Inspections After Assault Cases

Following recent sexual assault cases involving school transport in Badlapur, Maharashtra's School Education Department has directed all schools to submit detailed reports on student safety measures implemented over the past three years. The reports must cover complaint records, safety infrastructure like CCTV and separate toilets, staff training, and compliance with child protection laws. The directive includes plans for physical inspections to assess adherence and aims to identify gaps to strengthen protocols, with involvement from the State Women's Commission and local authorities.