75 schools in Ernakulam yet to receive fitness certificates
The Hindu
Seventy-five schools out of the total 1,153 institutions under the General Education Department in Ernakulam have not yet received fitness certificates ahead of the school reopening on November 1. Fit
Seventy-five schools out of the total 1,153 institutions under the General Education Department in Ernakulam have not yet received fitness certificates ahead of the school reopening on November 1.
Fitness certificates are issued by the local bodies concerned before the start of each academic year. They have to be renewed annually. Local bodies cite shortcomings that include roof made of aluminium or asbestos sheets for not issuing fitness certificates. School managements have to ensure the safety of children before the start of the academic year.
Honey G. Alexander, Deputy Director of Education, Ernakulam, said that the 75 schools were expected to get fitness certificates by Thursday. These schools had fitness certificate in the previous academic year. “The local bodies have informed that the certificates will be issued by October 28,” she said.