Tamil Nadu government has appointed special officers to oversee administration of affected schools, ensuring closer supervision and accountability.
A new Student Safeguarding Advisory Committee (SSAC) has been ordered to be established in every school across the State.
The SSAC will meet monthly to address concerns or complaints related to student welfare.
The School Education Department placing toll-free helpline numbers — 14417 and 1098 — on the back covers of textbooks is one among the various key initiatives.
These numbers will help students to anonymously report incidents of sexual harassment or other unsafe activities.
Schools are also instructed to install complaint boxes — labelled as Maanavar Manasu — where students can submit their grievances in a confidential manner.