Former security camp in Bastar now serves as hostel for tribal schoolboys
The campus has two sections, the first a hostel for 100 pre-Matriculation Scheduled Tribes boys, and the other for 50 students in Classes 11 and 12
In the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, a former security camp, once housing personnel for over a decade, has been repurposed as a hostel for tribal school boys. The transformation, initiated by the Narayanpur Collector Namrata Jain, marks a shift from security-focused infrastructure to educational facilities. The campus, now serving as a residential facility since August 11, provides accommodation for over 150 students, with two sections: a hostel for pre-Matriculation Scheduled Tribes boys (Classes 6-10) and a post-Matriculation hostel for Classes 11-12.
The former hosts 114 students, exceeding its sanctioned capacity of 100, while the latter accommodates 39 students, surpassing its capacity of 50. This initiative addresses the critical issue of safe, affordable accommodation for students from distant and hard-to-reach areas, providing relief to many, such as Komendra, a Class 12 student.
The transformation is indicative of the evolving development priorities in the region, as infrastructure is increasingly harnessed to bolster education, social development, and community opportunities.
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