Gujarat Bans Unauthorised Entry and Photography in Government Schools
· India · Indian Express, NDTV
The Gujarat government has banned all outsiders, including parents and guardians, from entering government schools without prior written permission. The restrictions, issued via a state Education Department circular on October 21, apply to approximately 46,000 primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools across the state. The directive also prohibits photography, videography, interviewing, and live streaming of students and teachers without authorisation from the principal. Violators of the new rules will face legal action under state directives. State Education Minister Pradyuman Va noted that the measures were implemented to protect student privacy and safety under the principle of In Loco Parentis.
Why it matters
Parents and visitors across 46,000 government-run schools in Gujarat face strict access controls and legal penalties for taking photos or videos on campus.
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