Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Chairman Shashidhar Kosambe presiding over a review meeting in Yadgir on Saturday.
Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Chairman Shashidhar Kosambe has given a month’s time to the officials of the concerned departments to move the high voltage electric cables and transformers from near the schools.
He chaired a district level review meeting here on Saturday and reviewed the implementation of programs under the Compulsory Education Act – 2009, POCSO Act – 2012 and Child Protection Policy – 2016.
Mr Kosambe said high voltage cables pass near 72 school campuses and electrical transformers have been installed near 42 schools in the district. “Officials should immediately step in within a month and move the high voltage cables and transformers. If not, a suo motu case will be registered,” he warned, adding that it was a paramount duty to ensure a fearless educational atmosphere for students.
The chairman directed the education department and other officers to supply quality grains for mid-day meals in government-run schools. Aadhaar card verification and enrollment of 2.66 lakh children should be completed in a week, he said, while setting January 5, 2026 as the deadline for correcting discrepancies and duplication of birth certificates.
Referring to the significant number of dropouts, Mr Kosambe said effective efforts needed to be made to reduce the dropout rate.
He said the education department must correct the mistakes in improving the pass percentage in SSLC results. While appointing guest teachers/lecturers in schools, follow the guidelines especially police verifications and submit compliance report, he said.
Officials should ensure that every school displays the child helpline number (1098) mandatorily on signboards and strictly follows the guidelines issued under the Child Protection Policy 2016 to protect every child with adequate basic needs, including good condition of school classrooms and toilets.
Published – 20 Dec 2025 19:31 IST
