‘Take action to shift high-tension power lines, transformers from school zones’
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Why in news
The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights ordered the relocation of high-tension electricity cables and transformers from school premises within a month.
Background
The Commission directed the Education Department to ensure quality mid-day meals and complete Aadhaar verification for 2.66 lakh children by next week. It also mandated correcting birth certificate mismatches by January 5, 2026, and following the Child Protection Policy 2016.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKarnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights: body overseeing child rights in Karnataka
- Fact2.66 lakh children targeted for Aadhaar card verification
- Fact1098: Child helpline number to be displayed in schools
- Act / BillChild Protection Policy 2016: guidelines for school safety and child welfare
For Mains
Q. Examine the institutional mechanisms required to ensure the safety and nutritional security of children in government schools in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure safety: Addressing hazardous electrical hazards in rural and urban school zones
- Data integrity: Challenges in synchronizing birth certificates with Aadhaar for welfare scheme eligibility
- Regulatory oversight: Strengthening the role of State Commissions in enforcing Child Protection Policies
Keywords: Child Rights · Infrastructure Safety · Mid-day Meal Scheme · Aadhaar Verification · Policy Implementation
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