NCPCR seeks report from Odisha on Ministers’ visits to school, college
The Hindu
State directed to ‘record the statements of students studying in the educational institute, in five days’
The controversy over the got thicker with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) seeking a report on the alleged frequent visits by Ministers to the campus of a school promoted by Gobinda Sahu, who is accused of the teacher’s murder.
On October 8, Sahu reportedly admitted to having killed Mamita Meher, a teacher at the Sunshine English Medium School at Mahaling in Kalahandi district. Since then, have questioned the regular visits by Ministers to the campus of a school and college promoted by Sahu. Most of the allegations insinuate sexual favours sought by influential Ministers and officers.

The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.












