A year after the state mandated CCTV surveillance in all schools, progress remains sluggish—only around 50% of Maharashtra’s 108,082 schools have actually installed cameras . In response, the state education department has issued a fresh circular directing district education officers to submit updated coverage data, categorized by school management type. Though schools were expected to comply by September 2024, efforts have faltered due to a lack of dedicated funding—officials are urging use of local body budgets, CSR contributions, or reallocating up to 5% of district education funds . Former State Headmasters’ Association vice‑president Mahendra Ganpule emphasized the urgent need for full CCTV implementation, particularly with the new academic year’s reopening on June 16 .

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