Archive · 23 May 2025
Kerala Minister Reveals POCSO Cases in Education Department
The Education Minister in Kerala shared information about cases where employees are accused of harming children.
There are 77 cases involving teachers and other staff.
Some people have been fired or removed from their jobs, and others are being investigated.
Many teachers have also been suspended while these cases are looked into.
The government is making sure that these cases are handled quickly.
This is to show that they are serious about protecting children and will take action.
Kerala Education Minister revealed 77 POCSO cases against department employees.
65 teachers and 12 non-teaching staff are involved in the reported cases.
Action includes dismissals, removal from service, and disciplinary proceedings.
21 teachers have been suspended, 14 from government schools and 7 from aided schools.
The government is fast-tracking pending disciplinary actions related to POCSO cases.
- Who
- V Sivankutty, Kerala's Education Minister, and the General Education Department.
- What
- Disclosing POCSO cases and actions taken against employees.
- When
- Ongoing, with current actions and cases reported in the 2024-25 academic year.
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- To address and take action on POCSO cases involving employees.
- Minister
- V Sivankutty
- Employees facing POCSO charges
- 77
- Teachers facing charges
- 65
- Non-teaching staff facing charges
- 12
- Individuals facing disciplinary action
- 45
- Teachers suspended
- 21
- Dismissed
- 9
- Removed from service
- 1
