The Corporation has installed CCTVs in various schools to enhance the safety of students.
What’s it about? The Corporation has installed 636 CCTV cameras across 150 school campuses in the city. They’re placed in corridors, staircases, and playgrounds. They’ve been set up under the Nirbhaya scheme for ₹4.6 crores.
- In some schools, cameras were installed in meeting rooms. Chennai Mayor R Priya said no CCTVs will be installed in classrooms and would be removed if they were.
- The cameras have been installed in 29 high schools, 36 higher secondary schools, 90 middle schools, and 3 primary schools.
Necessity: The Mayor noted that with the cameras, officials could review the attendance and performance of students and teachers. It’ll help keep track of students who sometimes skip classes.