Karnataka mandates gynaecological check-ups for girls, sex education in schools

Bengaluru The Karnataka government has recently issued a joint circular, with multiple concerned departments on board, on measures to ensure the well-being of students across all schools, colleges, hostels, residential schools, and training institutions in the State. These measures include conducting mandatory check-ups for all girls in schools by a gynaecologist, the provision of sex education, and the creation of awareness among children regarding child rights, issues concerning teenage pregnancies, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, child marriage, and the Child Helpline (1098).

Furthermore, the installation of CCTV cameras has been made mandatory in all schools and colleges. Technical Education Dept.

asks Karnataka colleges to take measures to protect adolescent students from abuse and exploitation Technical Education Dept. asks Karnataka colleges to take measures to protect adolescent students from abuse and exploitation This follows recommendation by the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Technical Education Dept.