MP Government to cancel recognition of schools for neglecting students' safety

Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah said that the state government will recommend for cancellation of recognition of schools, in case of negligence of students' safety.

He further said that the state government will cancel the recognition of educational institutions if they don't appoint female attendant in school buses by 1 October.

Shah also asked the schools and institutions to be cautious about the children's safety.

Shah was reviewing the safety measures being taken by the schools for students' safety, during a meeting.

During the meeting, it was also decided that the teachers will carry out inspection in the schools of their respective areas.

Shah also directed for the monthly health check up of the students in schools.

School Education Minister's direction comes days after a seven-year-old child was killed by a bus conductor in Gurugram's Ryan International Public School.

The incident has invited a nationwide outrage putting question mark on the safety of students in schools. 

-ANI