Students in schools under minority development yet to get uniforms, shoes and socks
Students in schools under the Minority Welfare Department are facing delays in receiving essential supplies like uniforms and stationery. Officials cite administrative delays in the Finance Department as the primary cause for the holdup.
Why it matters
The lack of basic school supplies impacts the educational experience and dignity of over 40,000 students.
Over a month after schools opened for the 2026-27 academic year, the Minority Welfare Department is yet to provide uniforms, shoes, socks, bags and other stationery to the students of the schools under its jurisdiction.
The article presents the issue from the perspective of affected schools while including the government's explanation for the delay.
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