Pansemal (Madhya Pradesh): The future of students studying at Primary School in Madhya Pradesh's Malpura village is rendered bleak as they have been studying in dire conditions, relying on tarpaulin as a roof and makeshift huts for classrooms, for past 4-5 years.
According to information, the original school building is in dilapidated state due to which doesn't allow the children to sit and learn inside.
Instead, a temporary roof made of tarpaulin and bamboo was erected 5 years ago as a makeshift 'classroom'.
Teachers at the school, on the other hand, are working hard to provide quality education to students under current circumstances.
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More school in such condition
Villagers have long demanded the construction of a proper school building.
Sadly, this isn't the single case, as other schools under Pansemal District Education Centre are in similar state, forcing students to attend classes in unsuitable environment and infrastructure.
Additionally, classes for other students are being held in the hut of a local resident.
Expressing their frustration, villagers said that despite beginning of a new academic session, no construction or repair work has taken place yet.
The lack of action from responsible authorities has left the locals questioning who is accountable for the school's condition and future of student's education.
Principal Dinesh Chauhan and teacher Anil Solanki are currently teaching 101 enrolled students under such dire circumstances.
BRC Jitendra Baviskar acknowledged the issue and dilapidated state of school buildings. He said it was constructed in 2006 and the building was unfit for holding classes since 2021.
Subsequently, students were shifted to other facilities due to dilapidated condition of the building.
He said that senior officials have been informed about the matter and assured that further action will be taken following the officials' instructions.
Students' spirit remain intact
Teacher: Dilip Chauhan said that he had been teaching 101 students in the makeshift hut or under a tree. Despite no proper school building, the spirit of children did not waver and they are enthusiastic about education along with facing challenges on a daily basis.
Student: Shivani, one of the student, said that they particularly face challenges during monsoon. Due to rain water seeping through the hut's roof, they are forced to halt their studies and their bags gets wet.
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