The Rajasthan government, as announced by Education Minister Madan Dilawar, will demolish all unsafe school buildings in the state and implement third-party audits for every school structure. Dilawar highlighted the necessity of ensuring student safety before the annual examinations. A committee is tasked with evaluating risky school buildings, with subsequent actions of repair or demolition based on their assessments.
Around 18,000 school buildings in Rajasthan are currently in poor condition, attributed by Dilawar to neglect during the previous Congress government’s tenure. To address this, the government has established clear timelines for construction, repairs, and demolitions to enhance accountability at each stage. Additionally, all school buildings will now undergo third-party audits, a departure from the previous threshold of projects over Rs 30 crore.
Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully raised concerns in the Assembly regarding the state of school infrastructure, alleging government inaction despite identified risks. Jully pointed out that a significant number of schools require repairs, with a substantial portion being dilapidated. The discussion also highlighted a shift in focus towards teacher transfers rather than urgently addressing the safety of school buildings, sparking demands for immediate action to safeguard students.
