The state of rural education infrastructure in Tripura has come under fresh scrutiny after serious gaps surfaced at Kanchanmala Lakshichhara Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School under Golaghati Assembly constituency, where students are reportedly struggling with the absence of a proper mid-day meal dining area, safe drinking water facilities and adequate teaching staff. Parents have demanded immediate intervention from the government and the education department to address the long-standing issues.
At a Glance:
- School: Kanchanmala Lakshichhara Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School
- Location: Under Golaghati Assembly constituency, Tripura
- Major Concerns Reported:
- No designated space for students to eat mid-day meals
- Students forced to eat under open sky or beneath trees
- Lack of proper safe drinking water facilities
- Shortage of teachers in the primary section
- No dedicated teacher for nursery students
- Nursery students reportedly attending classes with senior students
- Parents’ Demand: Immediate government intervention and improvement of school infrastructure
- Issue Highlighted: Challenges faced by rural schools in providing basic educational facilities and a suitable learning environment
The issues highlighted by students and parents include the lack of a dedicated space for mid-day meals, inadequate drinking water facilities, shortage of teachers in the primary section and the absence of a separate teacher for nursery-level students.
Parents have alleged that these problems have continued for a long period, but no concrete measures have been taken by the concerned authorities to improve the situation.
Students Forced to Eat Mid-Day Meals Under Open Sky
One of the major concerns raised by parents is the lack of a proper dining arrangement for students under the mid-day meal programme. According to their allegations, students are compelled to eat their meals while standing in open areas, often under the sun or beneath trees, due to the absence of a designated dining space.
Parents to Enewstime Correspondent that such conditions create inconvenience for students, especially during adverse weather conditions. They also expressed concerns over hygiene and safety, stating that students eating under trees face the possibility of insects or dust contaminating their food.
The absence of a proper meal area has raised questions about the availability of basic amenities required for the smooth implementation of welfare schemes in schools.
Drinking Water Shortage Adds to Students’ Problems
Another major issue reported from the school is the lack of adequate safe drinking water facilities. Parents claimed that the school does not have a proper arrangement to provide purified drinking water to students.
As a result, many students are reportedly forced to carry drinking water from their homes every day.
Parents said access to clean drinking water is an essential requirement in any educational institution, and the absence of such a facility creates additional difficulties for students during school hours.
They urged the authorities to install proper drinking water facilities at the earliest to ensure the health and well-being of students.
Teacher Shortage Affects Primary and Nursery Education
Apart from infrastructure-related concerns, parents have also raised concerns over the shortage of teachers in the primary section of the school.
They alleged that the shortage of teaching staff is affecting the quality of education being provided to young students. The problem is reportedly more serious in the nursery section, where there is no dedicated teacher available for teaching small children.
According to parents, nursery students are being taught along with senior students due to the lack of separate teaching arrangements. They claimed that this practice affects the learning process of young children, who require age-appropriate teaching methods and special attention.
Parents believe that immediate steps are required to fill vacant teaching positions and ensure that students from the primary and nursery sections receive proper academic support.
Parents Highlight Concerns During Media Visit
The condition of the school came to public attention when journalists visited the institution on Monday morning. During the visit, parents interacted with the media and highlighted the problems faced by students.
Parents said that while improvements in education infrastructure are being discussed at various levels, the situation at Kanchanmala Lakshichhara Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School reflects the challenges still faced by several rural educational institutions.
They demanded that the government and the concerned education department conduct an assessment of the school’s requirements and take immediate steps to address the issues.
Demand for Government Intervention
Parents have appealed to the state government and the school education department to intervene and resolve the problems affecting the institution.
They stated that improving school infrastructure is essential for ensuring quality education, particularly for students studying in rural areas. According to them, facilities such as proper dining arrangements, clean drinking water and adequate teaching staff should be treated as basic requirements rather than additional benefits.
The concerns raised by parents have once again brought focus on the need for stronger monitoring of rural schools and timely implementation of infrastructure improvement measures.
As students continue to face challenges inside the classroom and beyond, parents are now waiting for necessary action from the authorities to ensure a better and safer educational environment at Kanchanmala Lakshichhara Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School.
