HC seeks report on toilet facilities, sanitary workers in govt. schools
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to report on the status of sanitation facilities and staffing in government schools. This follows a petition highlighting the lack of adequate toilets, sanitary workers, and incinerators in a girls' school, which impacts student health and hygiene.
Why it matters
Access to proper sanitation is a fundamental requirement for student health and educational equity, particularly for adolescent girls.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed the State government to file a report on toilet facilities and sanitary workers in government schools across Tamil Nadu.
The report focuses on legal proceedings and public interest concerns without taking a partisan stance.
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