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Education
Haryana Mandates CCTV Cameras in All Child Care Centres
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Haryana government has issued a directive requiring the installation of CCTV cameras in all child care centres across the state to enhance safety and monitoring.
The Haryana government has announced a new regulation mandating the installation of CCTV cameras in all child care centres throughout the state. The directive aims to improve safety for children and provide parents with greater assurance of their wellbeing.
The order, issued by the Department of Education, requires centres to install cameras covering all indoor and outdoor areas, including play zones and staff rooms. It also stipulates that footage must be monitored in real time and stored for a minimum of 30 days.
Child care providers are expected to comply within 90 days of the announcement. The government has stated that non‑compliance could lead to penalties and potential revocation of operating licenses.
The move follows growing concerns over child safety and is part of Haryana’s broader effort to strengthen oversight in early childhood education facilities.
The order, issued by the Department of Education, requires centres to install cameras covering all indoor and outdoor areas, including play zones and staff rooms. It also stipulates that footage must be monitored in real time and stored for a minimum of 30 days.
Child care providers are expected to comply within 90 days of the announcement. The government has stated that non‑compliance could lead to penalties and potential revocation of operating licenses.
The move follows growing concerns over child safety and is part of Haryana’s broader effort to strengthen oversight in early childhood education facilities.