Delhi Mandates Strict Police Verification for School Bus Drivers and Staff

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Delhi authorities have ordered rigorous police background checks for school bus drivers and support staff across the capital. The directive aims to strengthen child safety within the school transportation system. The move follows a school-safety inspection drive conducted in July that revealed serious deficiencies. Nearly 46 percent of inspected schools, amounting to 774 out of 1,677, were found to be non-compliant with safety norms. The latest order signals a broader push by Delhi to address systemic gaps in school safety infrastructure.

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