Thiruvananthapuram ∙ Director of Education has published revised criteria for school trips. Only vehicles conforming to the standards prescribed by the Department of Transportation should be used.
School authorities should check vehicle records. Do not use contract carriages with illegal lighting and sound systems. Do not travel after ten in the evening and before five in the morning.
Before the fun learning journey, school authorities should convene a parents’ meeting and inform them of the details. Only three days in an academic year can be reserved for the excursion. The guidelines also state that there should be a teacher-student ratio of one teacher for every 15 students.
Summary in English: School study trips should follow new guidelines
