SFI visits tribal schools in Maredumilli mandal, flags bad infrastructure
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) has criticized the government for poor infrastructure in tribal schools within the Maredumilli mandal. The report highlights severe issues, including students attending classes under trees and a lack of basic medical and sanitary facilities.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing struggle for equitable education and basic infrastructure in marginalized tribal regions of India.
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) State-level team visited schools in Maredumilli mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Sunday (September 27, 2026), as part of its “School Bachao” campaign and highlighted the lack of basic infrastructure in schools across the tribal region.
In a statement, SFI State secretary Prasanna Kumar said the team visited primary schools, ashram schools, and residential (Gurukulam) schools in the mandal and witnessed serious problems, including schools functioning without proper buildings and some operating from dilapidated buildings.
He also pointed out that ashram schools lacked ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) services, forcing students facing health problems to travel several kilometres to the area hospital for medical attention. He questioned how students could pursue their education without basic facilities.
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