Safety Concerns Raised at Delhi's CM SHRI School Amid Infrastructure Audit
Dilapidated buildings, no toilets for girls: Audit flags safety concerns at Delhi’s CM SHRI school
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An internal audit of a CM SHRI school in Daryapur Kalan, Northwest Delhi, has revealed severe safety and infrastructure issues, including dilapidated buildings and a lack of toilets for girls. With only four out of 13 blocks deemed structurally sound, immediate remedial actions are recommended to address these critical concerns.
- 01Only four of the 13 school blocks are structurally sound.
- 02The school lacks adequate sanitation facilities for girls, with zero urinals against a requirement of 56.
- 03Only five drinking water outlets are available, far below the required 24.
- 04The audit recommends urgent repairs, retrofitting, or demolition of inadequate structures.
- 05Delhi's Chief Minister has initiated a citywide review of government school infrastructure.
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An internal structural audit of a CM SHRI school in Daryapur Kalan, Northwest Delhi, has highlighted alarming safety and infrastructure deficiencies. The audit found that only four out of 13 blocks are structurally sound, while the remaining blocks are either dilapidated or inadequate. The report emphasizes the absence of basic sanitation facilities for girls, noting zero urinals against a requirement of 56, and only five drinking water outlets instead of the needed 24. Additionally, the audit identified significant gaps in infrastructure for Children with Special Needs (CWSN), with only 4 toilet seats available against a requirement of 30. Following these findings, immediate corrective actions such as repairs and structural inspections every three to five years have been recommended. The audit's release coincides with a broader initiative by the Delhi government to review the infrastructure of nearly 700 government schools, many of which are over 40 years old. CM Rekha Gupta has underscored the need for redevelopment of these aging facilities to ensure safe and adequate learning environments.
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The findings from the audit raise urgent concerns for the safety and well-being of students, particularly girls, who lack adequate sanitation facilities. This could affect their health and school attendance.
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