SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY PROGRAMME,CHANDIGARH (SC21827)
The issue of school safety has become more complex moving beyond corporal
punishment to bullying, physical violence, sexual, psychological and emotional violence,
even leading to death in extreme cases. In the recent past, there have been reports of violence
and tragic incidents in schools including murder, assault and rape. This is a key cause of
worry, demanding a school safety and security framework and plan of action. The scheme of
Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education , Chandigarh endeavours to provide every
child access to education in an environment that is safe, protective and conducive to growth&
development.