Shillong, April 9: A school in the constituency of Education Minister Rakkam Sangma is functioning without a proper roof coupled with broken windows affecting the students.
A teacher of the school provided tin roof atleast for the storeroom.
The matter was raised by A-chik State Peoples’ Front (ASPF), headquartered in Tura.
In a letter addressed to Rakkam on April 9, the ASPF sought renovation of Seelpang Government LP School Under Rongara C&RD Block, South Garo Hills.
Raksim Marak, chief organising secretary of ASPF, said the school has no roof and there are numerous broken windows.
“It is disheartening to note that this government LP school has been allowed to reach such a deteriorated condition. The existing building has been in use since 1998, and no further infrastructure support has been provided since then. It is essential that schools are equipped with safe and conducive environments for learning. The ongoing issues not only disrupt classes during the rainy season but also create uncomfortable conditions during hot days, impacting the students’ overall ability to engage in their education effectively”, he said.
The organisation sought immediate intervention to address the issue.
“It is noteworthy that this school falls within your constituency, underscoring the importance. Furthermore, it is important to highlight that a dedicated teacher at the school has taken it upon himself to arrange for a temporary tin roof for the storeroom, incurring expenses personally to protect school materials after the previous roof was damaged in a hailstorm. We respectfully urge you to take prompt action to provide a temporary roof solution while also considering the allocation of funds for a new school building”, the letter said.
