Karnataka Upalokayukta orders suo motu probe into poor-quality shoes supplied to govt. schools
Karnataka's Upalokayukta has initiated a suo motu investigation into allegations of corruption and poor quality regarding shoes supplied to government school students. The probe targets education officials across 15 districts following reports that the footwear was defective upon arrival.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights critical concerns regarding government procurement transparency and the protection of basic educational amenities for students.
Upalokayukta Justice K.N. Phanindra has ordered registration of a suo motu complaint and a preliminary investigation into allegations that poor-quality shoes supplied to government school children this year were damaged within days, with some reportedly tearing within minutes of being worn.
The action follows media reports across Karnataka alleging that the shoes supplied to government schools were of inferior quality compared to those distributed last year. The reports also raised allegations of corruption in the procurement and supply of the footwear.
Justice Phanindra observed that the issue concerns the provision of basic amenities to school children and prima faci e raises concerns regarding the right to education guaranteed under Article 21A of the Constitution and compliance with judgments of the Supreme Court.
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