Damanjodi: Children’s studies in Kumbharaguda village under Charangula panchayat and Semiliguda block in Koraput district have been hit hard as the primary school building here is in a dilapidated condition with cracks appearing on the walls and the roof. This has also put the children’s lives at risk. Fearing that the building may collapse at any moment, teachers are taking their classes under a tree in front of the school building.
As per reports, the primary school has 25 students in five classes. However, only three teachers have been appointed here. As the school building is in a risky condition, the students are studying under a tree out in the open.
During rain, students are seen studying on the verandah of different houses in the village. Many school buildings are being revamped and many are being newly constructed under the 5T initiative of the state government. But it seems that Kumbharaguda school is out of notice of the government. Villagers have complained in this regard many a time urging the block administration for renovation of the school building but in vain. The government closed down the school at Gumalguda and merged it with Kumbharguda School. Unfortunately, the school building does not even have the basic facilities for the students. The school has no toilet, no water, and even no basic facilities for playing. Villagers said the administration should intervene and take immediate action in this regard.
