Goa, Aug. 8 -- Nilesh Cabral recently raised a concern in the Goa Legislative Assembly regarding the alarming absence of standard anti-bullying policies in nearly 23% of schools across the state. Highlighting the critical importance of safeguarding students' mental well-being, he urged the government to develop and implement clear guidelines aimed at creating a safe and supportive environment for all students. Cabral emphasized the need for structured counseling support to address children's psychological safety and emotional health within school premises.

In response, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant assured the Assembly that the Education Department would promptly issue necessary instructions directing all schools to adopt standardized...