Dhanbad: In a major step to ensure safety, the Dhanbad administration has decided to shift students from 24 govt schools whose buildings are in a dilapidated condition. The decision was taken following directions from East Singhbhum deputy commissioner Aditya Ranjan after a district-wide inspection of school infrastructure.District education officer Abhishek Jha said the department conducted a comprehensive assessment of school buildings to identify structures that could pose a threat to students and teachers, especially during monsoon. The inspection revealed that 24 school buildings were severely dilapidated and unsafe for academic activities.“Several of these buildings are structurally weak and could collapse at any time, posing a serious risk to children and staff members. The department does not want to take any chances with student safety,” Jha said.To prevent any disruption in education, students from the affected schools will be temporarily relocated to nearby institutions where classes can continue smoothly. The administration has initiated the process of shifting students and making necessary arrangements.Officials clarified that the relocation is a temporary measure. The dilapidated school buildings will either be repaired or reconstructed, after which educational activities will resume there. However, the restoration process is expected to take considerable time.“It may take a year or even longer for some of these buildings to be repaired or rebuilt. Until then, students will continue their studies in nearby schools so that teaching and learning activities remain unaffected,” the DEO added.The move was welcomed by parents and other stakeholders, who believe that student safety must be the administration’s top priority while ensuring uninterrupted education.
