Start classes in new bldgs without waiting for inaugurations: Dilawar
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Jaipur: School education minister Madan Dilawar Tuesday ordered immediate start of classes in newly constructed school buildings across the state without waiting for inaugurations.
In a directive, issued to district education officers, Dilawar said officials should not be in any kind of confusion regarding the safety of children. "The govt is surveying the school buildings across the state, and in schools which are in dilapidated or dangerous conditions, classes should not be held. With immediate effect, classes should be held in newly constructed school buildings. The safety of children at every level is the priority of the govt."
Dilawar said school heads should be extra cautious in view of the monsoon season. "The school head should also be sensitive about the safety of children at their own level. They should not be negligent in any manner."
The minister announced plans for constructing toilet facilities in 2,746 schools throughout the state. These toilets will be constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin initiative. In the state, 5,840 toilets need to be constructed in 4,283 govt schools.
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1 2 Jaipur: School education minister Madan Dilawar Tuesday ordered immediate start of classes in newly constructed school buildings across the state without waiting for inaugurations. In a directive, issued to district education officers, Dilawar said officials should not be in any kind of confusion regarding the safety of children. "The govt is surveying the school buildings across the state, and in schools which are in dilapidated or dangerous conditions, classes should not be held. With immediate effect, classes should be held in newly constructed school buildings. The safety of children at every level is the priority of the govt." Dilawar said school heads should be extra cautious in view of the monsoon season. "The school head should also be sensitive about the safety of children at their own level. They should not be negligent in any manner." The minister announced plans for constructing toilet facilities in 2,746 schools throughout the state. These toilets will be constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin initiative. In the state, 5,840 toilets need to be constructed in 4,283 govt schools.
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