LG Sandhu directs audit of Delhi schools to assess adherence to POCSO Act

NEW DELHI: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday directed a comprehensive audit of schools to assess adherence to the provisions and guidelines of the POCSO Act.

Sandhu chaired a meeting to review the implementation status of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act across the capital, along with Delhi Police, the Women and Child Department and the Department of Education.

"Directed a comprehensive audit of schools across Delhi to assess adherence to the provisions and guidelines of the POCSO Act. The education department has also been instructed to enforce strict compliance and initiate firm action against institutions found lacking in implementation," Sandhu said in a post on X.

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The LG further directed Delhi Police to ensure robust and visible deployment around school premises and prominent student hubs. "Particularly during school dispersal hours, to proactively deter any untoward incidents and strengthen public confidence. Emphasised a zero-tolerance approach towards eve-teasing, harassment, and molestation of women and children," he added.

The safety, dignity, and well-being of every student remain non-negotiable. We are committed to building a secure, fearless, and protective environment for every child in Delhi, he added.