South Goa Admin Reviews NEET (UG) Preparedness; Collector Stresses Security, Medical Aid, and PwD Access
Kusahavati: Collector & District Magistrate, South Goa H/c Kushavati District, Ms.Egna Cleetus, IAS, chaired a meeting to review preparedness for the upcoming NEET (UG) examination, in the presence of Shri Santosh Desai, Superintendent of Police, South Goa H/c Kushavati District. The meeting was attended by the DySP, PI Vasco, Principals and teachers of PM SHRI KV No. 1 and KV No. 2, Assistant Director (DTE), NIC officials, Electricity Department officials, Medical Officers, and UHC representatives.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held to ensure smooth and secure conduct of the examination. It was emphasized that emergency and medical assistance must be readily available at all centres, along with uninterrupted electricity supply throughout the examination period. Special provisions for persons with disabilities, including wheelchair accessibility and suitable arrangements on accessible floors, were also directed. First-level sensitization should be carried out by Mamlatdars in coordination with the police force.
Directions were issued to SDPOs to brief personnel on the use of Hand-Held Metal Detectors (HHMDs) and installation of CCTVs cameras at examination centres was mandated. Secure escort arrangements for transportation of question paper trunks were discussed. It was also instructed that valid ID cards must be mandatory for all candidates and traffic management should be ensured as per law. Entry of press and media inside examination centres is strictly prohibited, with no interviews or statements permitted as per NTA guidelines.
Separate frisking arrangements for male and female candidates must be ensured and frisking, registration and biometric verification should be conducted strictly as per NTA instructions. Adequate strong room facilities must be arranged, along with proper sheds, drinking water and ventilation for candidates. Provision for temporary downloading of ID cards may be permitted in exceptional cases. Overall, sufficient arrangements must be ensured for the convenience, safety and well-being of all students.
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