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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Gautam Budh Nagar: 28 decaying schools face demolition as infra push
GREATER NOIDA: District officials in Gautam Budh Nagar have been directed to expedite demolition of 28 dilapidated government school buildings, and ensure timely completion of infrastructure upgrades under the 'Operation Kayakalp', officials said on Monday. Also, district officials have been instructed to complete inspection and handover procedures for school buildings left vacant after the state's 'Vidyalaya Yugman' (school pairing) initiative. (HT Archives) The new district magistrate, Medha Roopam, last week instructed departments including Panchayati Raj, Public Works Department (PWD), and local development authorities to fast-track the assessment and razing of school buildings found to be structurally unsafe. Officials said 28 schools have been identified in the district to be in dilapidated condition. Of these, assessment of 16 buildings has been completed and reports submitted. The remaining 12 are expected to be evaluated by Tuesday. 'The demolition of school buildings that have gone through three rounds of auction (of reusable materials) must now be executed without delay as per the government order,' the DM said in the directive issued to local authorities and development bodies including Noida authority, Greater Noida authority, and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida). The administration is also pushing to accelerate work under the 2018 'Operation' Kayakalp', an ongoing drive to upgrade government primary schools across Uttar Pradesh, by ensuring 19 core infrastructure facilities such as boundary walls, toilets, drinking water, electricity, and furniture, officials said. 'Departments have been directed to work in close coordination to ensure that structural upgrades are completed on priority, and unsafe buildings are dealt with decisively,' the DM said, adding that there will be zero tolerance for laxity in meeting infrastructure targets under 'Kayakalp'. Also, district officials have been instructed to complete inspection and handover procedures for school buildings left vacant after the state's 'Vidyalaya Yugman' (school pairing) initiative. The initiative relates to merging or pairing nearby government schools, especially those with low student enrolment to improve resource utilisation, teacher availability, and overall quality of education. To be sure, the district has approximately 500 government primary and upper primary schools. All Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) have been asked to submit detailed reports on whether these unused buildings are in usable or dilapidated condition. The aim is to enable swift repurposing or demolition where necessary, officials said. 'We are coordinating closely with PWD and local authorities to fast-track structural assessments and repairs. Our goal is to ensure no child studies in unsafe conditions,' said district basic education officer Rahul Pawar.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
Charge not proved, ticketless traveller who beat TT let off
Mumbai: Observing that the incident is an exception in the peaceful career of an educated youth having prospects, and if any sentence is imposed it may create hurdle in him getting employment, a sessions court let off a 30-year-old man on a bond of good behaviour for travelling ticketless and trespassing on railway property. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accused, was however, acquitted on charges of assaulting the TTE. Rahul Pawar, 30, a resident of Navi Mumbai, was found guilty for offences under the Railways Act. The case was registered in April 2021. The incident occurred on April 1, 2021, when Chief Ticket Inspector, during a routine checking, came across Pawar travelling without a ticket at Nerul Railway Station. Prosecution stated that Pawar refused to pay the fine, became argumentative and attempted to flee. He allegedly abused and threatened railway personnel and ran away by jumping a compound wall. A video recording of the incident was also made. While the court found insufficient evidence to prove charges of assault, voluntarily causing hurt, intentional insult, or criminal intimidation, it did confirm that Pawar was found travelling without a valid ticket and trespassed onto railway property. "To establish the charge of intentional insult as well as criminal intimidation, the witnesses should narrate the details. In the absence of material particulars of the words spoken by the accused at the relevant time and in the absence of specific evidence of conduct of accused, the charge cannot be proved," the judge said. During the sentencing, Pawar stated that he was under stress at the time of the incident. He informed the court that he is a graduate working temporary jobs as a Data Entry Operator and security person, and that his family is dependent on his income following his father's recent demise. Considering the nature of the offence, Pawar's dependency, his lack of prior criminal antecedents, and his potential for future employment, the court decided against imposing imprisonment or a fine. tnn
Time of India
03-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Future forward: New govt school in Noida to have robotics lab, garden too
Noida: The basic education department is set to enhance student learning with innovative facilities at its upcoming Rs 1.2 crore primary school building. The primary school, funded through CSR initiatives, will feature a robotics lab and a nutrition garden, promoting hands-on learning experiences. As construction begins next month and the two-storey facility will be designed under the new education policy. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The move comes following complaints from teachers and students at the school, raising concerns about safety issues due to the poor condition of the school infrastructure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo "The structure will accommodate 300 students and feature modern facilities akin to those found in private institutions. The project is being supported through corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding. Bhumi Sanstha, one of the CSR partners, will contribute smart classrooms, a modular lab, furniture, and other essential amenities," said Rahul Pawar, basic education officer. Due to the poor condition of the current school building, students are temporarily attending classes at a nearby upper primary school. The new building will have five classrooms (three on the ground floor and two upstairs), an office, a staff room, and smart teaching tools. It will also include a computer lab, a modern science and robotics lab, a play area (Bal Vatika), and a nutrition garden. The design ensures accessibility for students with disabilities, featuring ramps, railings, and assistive learning tools. Specially trained teachers will also be hired to support inclusive education. Pawar further added that the new building will provide better amenities, significantly improving the learning environment for local children and aligning public education with modern standards. The renovated building of Primary School Gheja, which was completed in Nov last year, will be handed over to the education department this week.
