CBSE makes appointment of socio-emotional, career counsellors mandatory in all affiliated schools
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Why in news
The CBSE mandated the appointment of socio-emotional and career counsellors in all affiliated schools following a PIL highlighting rising mental health challenges among students.
Background
The CBSE amended Clause 2.4.12 of the Affiliation By-Laws, 2018. The new rules require one regular Counselling and Wellness Teacher for every 500 students and a mandatory Career Counsellor for all schools.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education
- FactMandated ratio: 1 Counselling and Wellness Teacher per 500 students
- FactMandated ratio: 1:500 student-to-counsellor ratio for Classes 9 to 12
- PlaceRajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE): State board mentioned in the context of potential similar reforms
- FactCounselling Hub and Spoke School Model: Introduced for smaller schools
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of integrating socio-emotional and career counselling into the school curriculum to address the rising mental health challenges among Indian students.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: Lack of standardized training and certification for school-based wellness teachers
- Resource disparity: Financial and logistical hurdles for smaller schools to maintain the mandated counsellor-to-student ratios
Keywords: Mental Health · Holistic Education · Student Wellness · Regulatory Mandate · Educational Policy
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