Friday, March 29, 2024

Students forced to attend classes in waterlogged rooms in Patiala

Date:

Patiala, July 26: Students of Government Elementary School at Bahadurgarh continue to attend classes in waterlogged rooms. The stagnant water surrounding the school is leading to unhygienic conditions for the school staff.

The building has already been declared unsafe by the district administration. The strength of the school is around 280.

Image Source

One of the teachers requesting anonymity said, “It is difficult to teach students in such conditions.The building also has faulty wiring.”

“Even though it had rained one day ago but the classrooms remain to be waterlogged. It creates a danger of the classroom becoming a breeding ground for vector-borne diseases,” she said.

A staff member alleged that the current passing through damp walls in classrooms posses risk to students and faculty.

“We have informed the higher authorities about this but to no avail. This is not the first time. It has become a routine affair, whenever it rains,” another teacher said.

According to a district education department report, there are 946 elementary schools and 375 higher and secondary schools in Patiala. Around 200 schools require immediate renovation, says the report.

District education officer (DEO) Kamal Kumari said, “The matter has not been brought to my notice.” The DEO has assured to look into the matter at the earliest.

“We have prepared a list of unsafe school buildings and also divided it into different categories, including the ones that require immediate renovation,” Kumari said.

Source Hindustan Times

Discussions

Discussions

Punjabi Khurki
Punjabi Khurki
Punjab is no longer just a state but a State of Mind: A way to live!! ...So Let's Burrraaah with Punjabi Khurki!

Share post:

Subscribe

Advertisementspot_img
Advertisementspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

ED chief Sanjay Mishra gets tenure extension from SC till September 15

New Delhi, July 27: The Supreme Court on Thursday...

Patiala tops list of villages hit by recent floods; 27,286 evacuations carried out

Chandigarh, July 27: The State Government machinery has been...

Mann slams Modi govt, seeks President’s Rule in Manipur

New Delhi/ Chandigarh, July 27: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant...

All pet shops, dog breeders in Punjab be registered with Animal Welfare Board

Chandigarh, July 27: In a bid to ensure the...