SOP/NDMA

SOP/NDMA (Standard Operating Procedures / National Disaster Management Authority)

Ensuring the safety of students is a top priority, encompassing their entire journey from home to school and back. School safety involves protection against natural disasters of geological and climatic origin, human-made risks, transportation hazards, and other emergencies. For more detailed guidelines, you may refer to the National Disaster Management Authority’s School Safety Project.

Preparedness and Response at the Local Level:

• A safety focal point teacher has been nominated.
• The School Management Committee has been sensitized on safety protocols.
• A group of peer educators has been trained to assist in emergency situations.

School Disaster Management Plan Includes:

• A centralized PA system for issuing warnings.
• Clearly identified evacuation routes.
• Access routes for emergency vehicles.
• Provisions for the care of children with special needs.
• Stockpiled emergency equipment with regular maintenance checks.
• Procedures for the orderly release of students during emergencies.
• A site map highlighting evacuation routes and assembly points.

SOP for Dealing with Threats:

Preventive Measures Taken by the Vidyalaya:

• A boundary wall enclosing the school premises.
• Display of emergency contact numbers.
• Adequate illumination around the perimeter.
• CCTV surveillance system.
• Centralized PA system for communication.
• Alarm systems for prompt alerts.