NHRC notice to UP govt over reports of dilapidated condition of schools in Etawah

The NHRC Wednesday sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reports that 209 primary school buildings in Etawah district are in a "dilapidated condition" due to which students are forced to attend their classes in the open.

The National Human Rights Commission observed that it is the duty of the state to ensure that there should be no hurdle for the students and teachers in the process of imparting education.

"The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that 209 primary school buildings in Etawah district are in a dilapidated condition due to which students are forced to attend their classes in open as they are scared to sit in the rooms," it said in a statement.

Reportedly, the school managements have made "several verbal and written complaints" to authorities in the state Education Department, but the repair work has "not been done, apparently due to the shortage of funds," the rights panel said.

Accordingly, the NHRC has issued a notice to the chief ...