What do you think about this new development?
In a major move to strengthen student safety, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it mandatory for all affiliated schools to install high-resolution CCTV cameras with real-time audio and video recording in every classroom.
The rule, updated of CBSE’s affiliation by-laws, also requires camera coverage in corridors, libraries, lobbies, labs, canteens, storerooms, playgrounds, and entry/exit gates. Toilets and washrooms are excluded for privacy. Footage must be stored for at least 15 days and made available to CBSE inspectors on request.
According to officials, the decision follows recommendations from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and is meant to deter bullying, abuse, and misconduct while encouraging accountability in school environments.
While some parents and schools have welcomed the step, others- especially students and teachers- are concerned. Many feel that constant surveillance may affect mental well-being, creativity, and classroom freedom. Privacy experts, too, have raised alarms about how data will be stored, protected, and accessed.
With implementation already underway, the question now is whether cameras will truly make schools safer- or simply change how it feels to be in one.
This article has been sourced from publicly available media for informational and educational purposes
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