Team Herald
PANJIM: In the aftermath of the Bicholim child suicide case, Directorate of Education (DoE) on Thursday said that an additional 50 counsellors will be recruited by December-end.
Speaking to Herald, Education Director G P Bhat said, “We are in the process of recruiting an additional 50 counsellors by December-end to conduct awareness sessions for parents as well as teachers on the use of cyber content by students. Till the new counsellors are recruited, the existing ones will be provided training.”
He added, “With the number of schools growing, we have been getting multiple requests by various schools for allocating additional counsellors. The new recruitment has begun and within the next 20 days they shall be appointed. Currently, scrutiny is taking place.”
On the use of mobile phones in schools the Director said, “As per the guidelines, we do not allow students to use mobile phones during school hours. Also they are not allowed to carry mobile phones to school. Parents should avoid giving mobile phone to their children.”
