Delhi Government Issues Safety Guidelines for Schools After Tragic Flooding Incident

Following a tragic flooding incident in a coaching center, the Delhi government has released new safety and security guidelines for schools, mandating compliance with the Master Plan for Delhi. Both private and government-run schools must ensure they have proper infrastructure to prevent waterlogging and other hazards.

The Delhi government on Wednesday issued new safety and security guidelines for school students after a tragic flooding incident at a Rajinder Nagar coaching center claimed the lives of three UPSC aspirants.

According to the guidelines released by the Directorate of Education (DoE), both private and government-run schools are required to comply with the Master Plan for Delhi, 2021, particularly regarding the use of basements in public buildings.

Schools must take all necessary measures to prevent waterlogging in and around their premises. The circular emphasized the importance of proper infrastructure to avoid any untoward incidents, such as ensuring basements are used only for permissible activities and that all safety measures, including fire safety and electrical checks, are in place.