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This is an archive article published on June 11, 2015
Govt drafts guidelines to regulate private hostels, ensure security of children
According to the draft guidelines, the hostel management would be made liable for any kind of lapse and action would be taken against them.
According to the draft guidelines, the hostel management would be made liable for any kind of lapse and action would be taken against them.To ensure there is a policy in place to regulate private hostels and safeguard the interest of students, the state government has formulated guidelines which say that rights of students should be ensured to avoid any kind of harassment.
According to the draft guidelines, the hostel management would be made liable for any kind of lapse and action would be taken against them.
“Draft guidelines for private hostels for safeguarding the rights and security of children have been prepared. It has been put online for suggestions and objections from people. The women and child welfare commissioner’s website should also have the provision for the same to enable people to give their suggestions. We have called for suggestions and feedback following which the guidelines will be modified and finalised,” said a state government official.
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The guidelines mandate that provision should be made to ensure belongings of students staying in hostels are safe.
“It is a must to furnish all amenities. Also, rights of students should be ensured to avoid any physical or mental harassment. If there are lapses, action would be taken against the hostel management,” it says.
According to the draft, written application from parents or guardians seeking leave for children to visit their homes is a must and without prior permission, students will not be allowed to entertain any guests, relatives or friends in the hostel.
There should be a screening committee to look into applications from parents to give admission to their children in the hostels.
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“According to the recommendations of the parents a child would be admitted in the hostel. There should be separate hostels for boys and girls. Children will be allowed to go home once a month. All basic amenities will have to be provided by the hostel management, besides lodging and boarding. One toilet for every seven children and one bath for every 10 students has to be provided to ensure cleanliness and adequate facilities.
“Clean drinking water and provisions for proper disposal of waste is also mandatory. If there are any health problems, it should be immediately conveyed to the hostel head and accordingly medical treatment would be provided,” it says.
mihika.basu@expressindia.com
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