Despite being the pioneering educational institution in the region since the 1960s, the Government Boys Middle School in Dargam, Pattan tehsil of Baramulla district, currently operates with a meagre four rooms catering to almost 125 students, severely impinging on their academic progress. The current state of the school is a glaring issue demanding serious attention. It is utterly unacceptable that a school that has been operational since 1960 is still grappling with the dire need for adequate classrooms. Despite grandiose claims, the prolonged neglect of the school building, left in ruins for over a decade after an earthquake, is incomprehensible. The belated inspection, leading to the belated declaration of the old building as unsafe, is an egregious lapse. The newly constructed four-classroom building falls woefully short of meeting the demands of eight different classes and accommodating 125 students. The plight of both staff and students is exacerbated by the makeshift shed serving as the mid-day school venue and the inadequacy of a single common toilet. The situation is so dire that classes are cancelled during rainy days due to the sheer lack of space.
This entire thing warrants a thorough explanation and demands immediate attention from the higher echelons of the Education Department. At a time when the Government is vehemently advocating for education for all, the negligence displayed by the lower administrative staff in the region is utterly unacceptable. Swift allocation of substantial funds is imperative for the construction of additional classrooms, a staff room, and other essential amenities. The Education Department must conduct a realistic inspection and redirect the necessary resources to promptly address the prevailing crisis. The District Administration should explore interim solutions, such as providing temporary prefabricated classrooms and mobile toilets or a rented building until a comprehensive school infrastructure is established.
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