Ballari Deputy Commissioner Nagendra Prasad has mandated that all government and private hostels must register under the 'Karnataka Children's Hostels Control Rules-2025' within two months. Emphasizing child safety as the top priority, he warned that non-compliant institutions would face cancellation of their recognition. The guidelines include mandatory CCTV surveillance, appointment of gender-specific wardens, bi-monthly bag checks to prevent substance abuse, and the formation of anti-ragging committees in educational institutions. https://www.varthabharati.in/bellary/mandatory-hostel-registration-child-safety-must-be-priority-dc-nagendra-prasad-k-2245349 #creator program