Urgent Action Needed for Dilapidated School Building in Dahisar, Mumbai
Edu committee member draws attention to dilapidated Dahisar school building
Hindustan Times
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In Dahisar East, Mumbai, nearly 1,700 students attend classes in a dilapidated school building, raising safety concerns. Education committee member Priyank Raut highlighted the urgent need for repairs during a recent meeting, emphasizing the administration's negligence and the risks posed to students.
- 01Nearly 1,700 students are at risk due to a dilapidated school building in Dahisar East, Mumbai.
- 02Education committee member Priyank Raut has called for urgent action to address safety concerns.
- 03Temporary scaffolding and plywood sheets are used to support the structure, posing a danger to students.
- 04The education department has been criticized for its lack of action and monitoring of school conditions.
- 05Officials have promised swift action to improve the situation and a detailed inquiry will be conducted.
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In Dahisar East, Mumbai, a civic-run school on Borucha Road is in a perilous state, impacting nearly 1,700 students. Education committee member Priyank Raut raised alarms during a recent meeting, highlighting the building's dilapidated condition, which includes temporary H-frame scaffolding and plywood sheets used for support. Parents and residents are concerned about the risk of falling plaster and potential accidents due to the inadequate support system. Despite previous warnings, the administration has not taken significant steps to rectify the situation, leading to accusations of negligence. The school serves a diverse student body, with 374 in Marathi medium, 150 in English medium, 1,050 in Hindi medium, 20 in Gujarati medium, and 160 in kindergarten. Raut and other committee members questioned the education department's oversight and accountability, prompting officials to assure that action will be taken. The deputy commissioner of education, Prachi Jambhekar, confirmed that improvements are forthcoming, and a detailed inquiry will be presented in the next committee meeting.
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The unsafe conditions of the school building pose a direct threat to the safety and well-being of students, potentially affecting their education and health.
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