Following the alleged sexual abuse of two minor ladies, each round six years previous, by a college van driver on September 30, the Pune Regional Transport Workplace (RTO) has urged colleges to recruit feminine employees for varsity autos and launched an online portal the place college transport committees can submit experiences.
Pune Regional Transport Officer Archana Gaikwad mentioned that, in keeping with guidelines it’s necessary to ascertain a college transport committee (STC) in colleges. “This committee consists of police, RTO officers, and mum or dad representatives. An internet site, (https://schoolbussafetypune.org), has been created to observe how nicely colleges are complying with the varsity bus security guidelines,” she mentioned.
Gaikwad added that to boost the protection of kids travelling by college vans and buses, the varsity authorities have been directed to nominate feminine employees members in autos to oversee the protection of scholars.
Sub-Regional Transport Officer Swapnil Bhosale mentioned the RTO has begun inspecting college buses and vans to take motion in opposition to autos violating guidelines. “Ten groups, together with 20 officers and different workers, have been assigned for this goal. These groups are checking whether or not transporters are adhering to the varsity pupil transport tules,” he mentioned.
Moreover, RTO officers are reviewing the coed transport techniques in colleges after assembly with principals. Bhosale mentioned that directions are being given repeatedly to make sure compliance. “It’s necessary for colleges to submit all particulars concerning college students’ transport on the net portal, and we’ll evaluate the experiences often. The training division will likely be suggested to take motion in opposition to colleges present in violation,” Gaikwad added.
Officers famous that folks can even test the experiences submitted by colleges on the portal and file complaints with the RTO if college autos fail to comply with the rules.
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