<p>Alappuzha: In response to the alleged mistreatment of a class 4 girl by her father and stepmother in a coastal district, State General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday announced a comprehensive action plan, ‘Suraksha Mitram’, to prevent such incidents in the future.</p>.<p>After visiting and interacting with the girl, Sivankutty held a press conference, stressing that violence against children will not be tolerated under any circumstances.</p>.<p>"The government is taking this issue very seriously and will ensure all necessary protection and assistance for the child," he said.</p>.<p>The special action plan, formulated by the General Education Department, focuses on identifying children suffering abuse and providing them with appropriate protection.</p>.Kerala CM terms alleged attack on Catholic priests, nuns in Odisha as 'Hindutva vigilantism'.<p>As part of the initiative, all schools in Kerala will install a 'help box' where students can report their problems. The responsibility for the box will lie with the headmaster or headmistress, who must open it at least once a week to review reports and forward relevant information to the Department of General Education.</p>.<p>Teachers will also receive specialised training to observe changes in children’s behavior and identify any issues. Emphasis will be placed on friendly interactions and careful observation to create a supportive environment.</p>.<p>In the recent case, the abuse came to light after a teacher noticed the girl had written about the physical abuse she endured in her notebook.</p>.<p>Sivankutty said children will be encouraged to express their concerns openly through diary writing and zero-hour sessions.</p>.<p>The project will be implemented in coordination with the departments of Women and Child Development, Social Justice, Local Self-Government, Health, and Police.</p>.<p>Existing parenting clinics will be strengthened to provide counseling to parents facing difficulties.</p>.<p>The government will also fully utilise homes and special facilities for children in need of protection.</p>.<p>"The Director of Public Education will soon issue a Standard Operating Procedure for the safety and protection of children," the minister added, reaffirming the government’s commitment to child safety. </p>
<p>Alappuzha: In response to the alleged mistreatment of a class 4 girl by her father and stepmother in a coastal district, State General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday announced a comprehensive action plan, ‘Suraksha Mitram’, to prevent such incidents in the future.</p>.<p>After visiting and interacting with the girl, Sivankutty held a press conference, stressing that violence against children will not be tolerated under any circumstances.</p>.<p>"The government is taking this issue very seriously and will ensure all necessary protection and assistance for the child," he said.</p>.<p>The special action plan, formulated by the General Education Department, focuses on identifying children suffering abuse and providing them with appropriate protection.</p>.Kerala CM terms alleged attack on Catholic priests, nuns in Odisha as 'Hindutva vigilantism'.<p>As part of the initiative, all schools in Kerala will install a 'help box' where students can report their problems. The responsibility for the box will lie with the headmaster or headmistress, who must open it at least once a week to review reports and forward relevant information to the Department of General Education.</p>.<p>Teachers will also receive specialised training to observe changes in children’s behavior and identify any issues. Emphasis will be placed on friendly interactions and careful observation to create a supportive environment.</p>.<p>In the recent case, the abuse came to light after a teacher noticed the girl had written about the physical abuse she endured in her notebook.</p>.<p>Sivankutty said children will be encouraged to express their concerns openly through diary writing and zero-hour sessions.</p>.<p>The project will be implemented in coordination with the departments of Women and Child Development, Social Justice, Local Self-Government, Health, and Police.</p>.<p>Existing parenting clinics will be strengthened to provide counseling to parents facing difficulties.</p>.<p>The government will also fully utilise homes and special facilities for children in need of protection.</p>.<p>"The Director of Public Education will soon issue a Standard Operating Procedure for the safety and protection of children," the minister added, reaffirming the government’s commitment to child safety. </p>