Ensuring Safe Educational Environments for Female Students in Punjab
Introduction
The Government of Punjab, through its Higher Education Department, has issued a directive to all public and private educational institutions in the province to ensure the deployment of female staff in female and co-educational institutions. This measure aims to create a safe and conducive learning environment for female students.
Key Guidelines
The directive outlines the following guidelines to be implemented by all educational institutions:
- Female Staff Preference: In all female and co-educational institutions, female staff should be employed preferentially.
- Male Staff Restrictions: In cases of extreme exigencies, male staff should be employed sparingly, and their interaction with female students should be minimized.
- Surveillance and Monitoring: Places where male staff are deployed should be monitored through CCTV cameras or regular patrolling by senior female staff. Camera recordings should be monitored live and retained for at least 30 days.
- Dark Alley Surveillance: Dark alleys and areas out of surveillance should be brought under surveillance to prevent any unpleasant or untoward incidents.
Implementation and Monitoring
The directive requires all educational institutions to adhere to these guidelines and ensure their effective implementation. The Higher Education Department will monitor compliance and take necessary action to address any violations.
FAQs
1. What is the purpose of this directive? The directive aims to create a safe and conducive learning environment for female students in Punjab.
2. Why is it important to have female staff in female and co-educational institutions? Female staff can provide a sense of security and comfort to female students, particularly in sensitive areas like hostels and changing rooms.
3. What should be done if a female student feels unsafe? Female students should report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate authorities in the institution.
4. How will compliance with the directive be monitored? The Higher Education Department will monitor compliance through regular inspections and reviews.
Conclusion
The Government of Punjab’s directive to ensure the deployment of female staff in female and co-educational institutions is a significant step towards creating a safer and more inclusive learning environment for female students. By adhering to these guidelines, educational institutions can contribute to the overall well-being and academic success of their female students.
لڑکیوں کو محفوظ تعلیمی ماحول فراہم کرنے کے لیے خواتین عملے کی تقرری کو یقینی بنایا جائے … ہائر ایجوکیشن ڈیپارٹمنٹ ، پنجاب
~وضاحت~
1) تعلیمی اداروں اور ہوسٹلز میں صرف خواتین عملہ ہی تعینات کیا جائے
2) اگر مرد عملے کی تقرری ضروری ہو تو ان مقامات پر سی سی ٹی وی کیمروں یا سینئر خواتین عملے کے ذریعے نگرانی کی جائے
3) نگرانی کے لیے کیمرا ریکارڈنگ کو کم از کم 30 دنوں تک محفوظ رکھا جائے
4) لڑکیوں کی حفاظت کے لیے کسی بھی غیر محفوظ جگہ (جیسے تاریک گلیوں یا نگرانی سے محروم علاقوں) کو فوری طور پر نگرانی کے تحت لایا جائے
~نوٹ~
اس نوٹیفکیشن کو تمام تعلیمی اداروں، ہاسٹلز اور متعلقہ اداروں کو بھیجا گیا ہے تاکہ اس پر عمل کیا جا سکے
