LSGD Issues Fresh Circular to Enforce School Safety Norms Ahead of New Academic Year
मुख्य बातें
- •The Local Self Government Department (LSGD) in Kerala has issued a fresh circular to enforce strict school safety inspections ahead of the 2026 academic year.
- •Earlier directives required fitness certificates to be issued by LSGD assistant engineers with NOCs from five departments, but LSGD officials contested this, citing a lack of specialized expertise.
- •A meeting convened by the General Education Minister led to clearer guidelines, including mandatory fencing of transformers near schools and strict enforcement of safety norms.
- •The renewed focus on safety follows the electrocution death of a student in Kollam, prompting the government to mandate inspections by specialized departments and upload findings on the K Smart platform.
With the new academic year set to commence in a matter of days, the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) in Kerala has issued a fresh circular aimed at resolving growing uncertainties surrounding school fitness inspections. The directive, issued by the LSGD Principal Directorate, instructs superintending engineers across the South, North, and Corporation divisions, as well as district panchayat executive engineers, to conduct these inspections strictly in accordance with a checklist provided by the General Education Department. The move comes as authorities seek to streamline the process and ensure that all safety protocols are rigorously followed before schools reopen.
