Pvt. schools must be proactive to tackle child abuse: Minister
The Hindu
‘Institutions should immediately reach out to the Education Department’
Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said private schools should be proactive and immediately inform the School Education Department of instances of child sexual abuse or harassment on campus.
“Managements of private schools should immediately reach out to us and not worry about their reputation being affected in case word gets out about such instances. Only if these schools are open about it and work with us to tackle these issues will parents too be reassured that the management is taking action. The department is ready to work with schools to address their concerns,” he said.

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.












