Guidelines For The Elimination Of Corporal Punishment In Schools (GECP):
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has released Guidelines for the Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Schools (GECP), focusing on safeguarding students’ physical and mental well-being.
- The guidelines, issued jointly by the Director of School Education and the Director of Elementary Education, address various forms of harassment, in line with the Right to Education Act, 2009.
- Measures include awareness camps, prompt complaint resolution, and the establishment of monitoring committees at each school. Affirmative actions against corporal punishment and promoting a positive environment are also emphasized. District-level officers are instructed to ensure schools implement these guidelines effectively.
- Corporal Punishment refers to the use of physical force against students as a means of discipline or punishment in educational settings.
- It can include actions such as hitting, spanking, or other forms of physical punishment inflicted by teachers or school authorities on students.
