2 sets of rules delaying affidavits, say schools

Noida | Friday | 17th August, 2018

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All schools are working on a war footing to get those compliances on board to ensure the safety for students,” said Renu Singh, the coordinator of all CBSE schools in Noida and Greater Noida. NOIDA: Around 100 schools that are yet to submit affidavits to the district administration on safety measures adopted by them have said they needed to conform to two sets of guidelines, which was delaying the process.Only 25 schools in Noida and Greater Noida have so far filed affidavits mentioning the safety measures they have adopted. Schools have been directed to give affidavits in the wake of an alleged rape of a nursery student at a Greater Noida school.While schools have to follow guidelines laid down by the respective boards, they also have to conform to the UP government’s guidelines, such as location of windows in classrooms, coverage of corridors and play areas by CCTVs.“There are minute differences in the specifications of both sets of rules..