KSCPC takes note of NewsFirst team reality check on overcrowded school vans, asks education dept to act

A reality check highlighting the perils of students’ overcrowding in vans and autos (in Bengaluru) was telecast on our sister channel NewsFirst Kannada. Taking note of it, the Bengaluru police have swung into action and booked 994 errant vehicles. 

Out of these vehicles, 319 are buses, 122 are autos, 133 are Omni vans and 332 are other types of van and the remaining are miscellaneous vehicles. 

Taking note of reality check done by the NewsFirst team on overcrowded school vans and buses, jeopardising the future of our kids, the Child Rights Commission has written to boards concerned to rectify the ill. #OverCrowding#SchoolBus@NCPCR_pic.twitter.com/BLBl2vfGPU

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Taking note of reality check done by the NewsFirst team on overcrowded school vans and buses, jeopardising the future of our kids, the Child Rights Commission has written to boards concerned to rectify the ill. #OverCrowding#SchoolBus@NCPCR_pic.twitter.com/BLBl2vfGPU

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A few visuals of overcrowded vehicles, and a child falling onto the road after getting down an overcrowded vehicle, can leave anyone shell-shocked!  

At the same time, Karnataka Child Rights Commission has also written a letter to the education and transport departments to arrest the situation. 

Speaking to NewsFirst Prime after watching the programme, Dr KT Tippeswamy, Member, Karnataka Child Rights Commission said, “A programme on overcrowding of children, telecast by NewsFirst Kannada. This in-depth coverage is praiseworthy. We urge the authorities concerned to take note and safeguard the lives of our kids.”

With the future of the nation hinging on the future of our children, there is no other way but to ensure their safety. Let’s all take a vow to save and protect their interests in national interest.