Delhi Cabinet approves installation of CCTV cameras in govt schools

The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the installation of CCTV cameras in government schools in the city to ensure safety of students.

The Delhi government had last year mandated installation of CCTV cameras in all schools covering classrooms, labs, corridors, parking, library, vacant rooms, the areas outside washrooms, corners and other inaccessible areas.

"The cabinet accorded its administrative approval and the expenditure sanction for the installation of CCTV cameras in government schools under the Directorate of Education (DoE).

"The department's proposal was to seek administrative approval and expenditure sanction for the project of supply, installation, testing, commissioning and comprehensive annual maintainance contract of CCTV cameras in government schools," an official statement said.

It was also decided that an online access to parents be provided to be able to see their children's classrooms.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had directed to form a core committee in December last year.

The panel had to prepare a road-map, time-bound plan and oversee the function of installation of CCTV cameras in government schools and also decide a tentative timeline for the project.