Monsoon Disrupts Classes At 230 Building-Less Schools Across MP
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The absence of proper school buildings is turning into an education crisis for children in several parts of Madhya Pradesh, with monsoon season forcing classes to stop altogether at some government schools. According to official data from the School Education Department, 230 building-less schools have been approved for construction. Officials said that where school…
Across various districts in Madhya Pradesh, nearly 230 schools have been approved for construction to address the lack of proper buildings, according to the School Education Department. However, a Free Press Journal investigation has revealed that temporary arrangements prove inadequate during monsoon season. In Batki village of Seoni Malwa, students must travel around 2 km to attend classes in a community hall, only to face difficulties when heavy rain disrupts access.
Similarly, in Brijpur, Panna, a government school remains locked due to rainwater entering its dilapidated building, forcing students to stay at home. In Dhamani village of Narmadapuram district, classes shifted to a temple following the collapse of the original building's roof in 2021, but the monsoon has once again rendered this arrangement unusable, leaving children without a regular classroom.
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