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Time of India
15 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Edu council issues 5-point norms to strengthen safety in Bihar schools
Patna: To enhance students' safety and ensure a secured environment, Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC) has issued fresh directives to all district education officers (DEOs) and district programme officers (DPOs), mandating strict adherence to the "School Safety and Protection Guidelines – 2021". "This is in line with Supreme Court directives and National Education Policy 2020. Every school must now adhere strictly to the prescribed standards," said state project director Mayank Warwade in a letter to all DEOs and DPOs across the state. The guidelines cover five broad areas, including infrastructure, health, emotional safety, cybersecurity and disaster management. Warwade said the infrastructure includes boundary walls and emergency exits from the schools. "Health and physical security requires schools to provide first aid kits, conduct regular health check-ups and maintain comprehensive health cards for each student. The emotional safety stresses classroom monitoring and age-appropriate education on personal safety, including the difference between "good touch" and "bad touch". Cybersecurity protocols talks about computer labs with internet access," he said. Talking about the disaster management guidelines, the project director said all schools must now have a disaster management plan and conduct mock drills regularly. "We want students and staff to be prepared, not panicked, in an emergency situation," he said, adding that the full guideline is available for download on the Union education ministry's website and will be monitored for compliance.
Business Upturn
16 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
RailTel secures Rs 243 crore order from Bihar Education Project Council
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 7, 2025, 22:30 IST RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has bagged a major domestic order worth Rs 243.11 crore from the Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC). The work order was received late on June 6, 2025, and was disclosed to stock exchanges on June 7. According to the official filing, RailTel will supply student kits for students from Class 1 to Class 12 enrolled in government schools across Bihar. The order is scheduled to be executed by August 14, 2025. The contract involves only supply-related deliverables and does not fall under the related-party transaction category. RailTel also confirmed that the promoter or promoter group has no direct or indirect interest in this deal. The move strengthens RailTel's position in the education infrastructure and services sector, particularly in state-led initiatives. The project is a significant step forward in enhancing educational tools and accessibility for school-going children in Bihar. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
