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The Rajasthan Education Department has introduced strict safety measures following the tragic balcony collapse in Udaipur that killed a 12-year-old student. New guidelines mandate danger boards, 24x7 security near hazards, and only qualified engineers handling construction. Third-party inspections are now compulsory before payments, ensuring accountability. Officials hope these steps will prevent future accidents and restore public trust in school safety.

Key Points: Rajasthan Enforces School Safety Rules After Udaipur Balcony Collapse

  • New rules ban classes near unsafe structures
  • Mandatory danger boards and 24x7 guards near hazards
  • Only qualified engineers to oversee construction
  • Third-party inspections required before payments
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Udaipur school tragedy: Education Dept issues strict safety guidelines

Rajasthan Education Dept mandates strict safety measures for schools after a fatal balcony collapse in Udaipur, ensuring better infrastructure and accountability.

"The Udaipur incident was extremely tragic and exposed loopholes in our system. These guidelines are aimed at ensuring such an accident never happens again. – Senior Official"

Jaipur, Aug 18

After the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl in Udaipur district due to the collapse of a school balcony, the Rajasthan Education Department has swung into action and introduced strict new safety guidelines for the construction and repair of government school buildings.

The department has made it mandatory to ensure that no academic activity will be conducted in classrooms located near any damaged or unsafe structure. Danger boards and barricades must be installed immediately around hazardous areas, and security guards will be deployed 24x7 to prevent entry into such zones.

According to the new guidelines, extra precautions will be taken during electrical work. All electrical equipment must be properly grounded, and no open wires will be left unattended.

Similarly, construction material must be arranged in a manner that does not block pathways. To prevent accidents, sand will be spread over slippery areas, while fire extinguishers and first-aid boxes must be kept available at every construction or repair site. The department has also emphasised accountability in construction works.

Education Minister Madan Dilawar has clarified that teachers or non-technical staff will no longer be deputed to engineering posts. Instead, only qualified engineers will be entrusted with construction responsibilities.

Moreover, third-party inspections have been made mandatory before the release of any payments for construction or repair works.

Officials believe these steps are critical to restoring public confidence in school safety.

“The Udaipur incident was extremely tragic and exposed loopholes in our system. These guidelines are aimed at ensuring such an accident never happens again,” a senior official said.

The collapse of the balcony not only claimed the life of an innocent student but also injured another, sparking widespread outrage among parents and residents.

With several reports in recent months highlighting the poor condition of school buildings in different parts of Rajasthan, the government has faced growing criticism for neglecting basic infrastructure.

By enforcing these guidelines, the Education Department hopes to make school campuses safer for children, teachers, and staff. Authorities have assured strict monitoring and warned that negligence will not be tolerated, said officials.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a mother, this incident shook me to the core. Schools should be the safest place for our children. The new guidelines are good, but what about compensation for the affected family? Their loss can never be compensated 💔
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Arjun K
Good move to appoint qualified engineers instead of teachers for construction work. But will the government allocate proper budget for these safety measures? Or will it be another jumla?
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Sarah B
While these guidelines are necessary, we must also focus on regular maintenance. Many school buildings in rural areas are in terrible condition. Prevention is better than cure!
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Karthik V
Third-party inspection is a welcome step. But who will inspect the inspectors? We've seen how corruption ruins such systems. Need complete transparency in the process.
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Nisha Z
The tragedy could have been avoided if someone had listened to teachers' complaints earlier. Now the government is acting all responsible. Shame! We need accountability for past negligence too.
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Michael C
These measures look comprehensive on paper. Hope they're implemented properly across all schools, not just in urban areas. Rural schools often get neglected in such drives.

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