Ludhiana, Feb. 5 -- Taking cognisance of repeated mishaps involving school vans and buses, deputy commissioner (DC) Jitendra Jorwal on Tuesday directed schools to provide details of the private vehicles used for transporting students and the necessary documentation to the administration.

The DC mandated all schools to submit a self-declaration confirming compliance with the Safe School Vahan policy, regardless of whether they have outsourced transport services.

He emphasised that the safety of students is a top priority, and any negligence or excuses will not be tolerated. Schools must strictly implement this policy to avoid administrative action.

The DC recommended that school management educate parents about ensuring the safety of th...