This government school in Gujarat has been partially damaged during the 2016 monsoon. Since the roof collapsed, wrecking the two classrooms , children of class IV and V are studying in the open grounds. However, the children brave all weathers and still attend classes, eager for education. Under the Right to Education Act 2010, all schools should have separate rooms for the number of sections, for the students.
Under the Right to Education Act 2010, all schools should have separate rooms for the number of sections, for the students. The teachers have repeatedly requested the competent authorities to undertake repairs. Their requested have yet not been conceded. Call the District Education Officer 0278-2439951 and take action.
This video was made by a Video Volunteers Community Correspondent Sajid.
Community Correspondents come from marginalised communities in India and produce videos on unreported stories. These stories are ’news by those who live it.’ they give the hyperlocal context to global human rights and development challenges. See more such videos at www.videovolunteers.org. Take action for a more just global media by sharing their videos and joining in their call for change.
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