With schools set to reopen, LSGD clarifies fitness inspection norms
The Local Self Government Department (LSGD) has clarified the norms for school fitness inspections ahead of the new academic year. A new circular mandates strict adherence to safety guidelines, particularly concerning electrical hazards near school premises. This follows a previous directive that faced criticism for not involving specialized departments in the inspection process.
- ▪The LSGD issued a circular to clarify school fitness inspection norms.
- ▪Fitness inspections must follow a checklist from the General Education Department.
- ▪The new guidelines emphasize safety regarding electric posts and overhead wires near schools.
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With only days remaining for the new academic year to begin, the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) has issued a fresh circular in an attempt to clear the growing uncertainty surrounding school fitness inspections.As per the circular issued by the LSGD Principal Directorate, superintending engineers of the South, North and Corporation divisions, along with district panchayat executive engineers, have been directed to ensure that fitness inspections are carried out strictly in accordance with the checklist issued by the General Education Department.According to sources, an earlier directive issued by the General Education Department on May 13 had stipulated that fitness certificates for schools should be issued by LSGD assistant engineers.
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