Surprise inspection flags lapses at Balasadanam in Kurnool, probe ordered
A surprise inspection at a Balasadanam facility in Kurnool revealed significant lapses in child supervision, food distribution, and staff attendance. Authorities have ordered a formal inquiry into the facility's management.
Why it matters
Ensuring the safety and welfare of children in state-run facilities is a critical public accountability issue.
A surprise inspection at Balasadanam in Peddapadu near Kurnool on Friday (August 28, 2026) flagged lapses in staff attendance, food distribution, and child supervision. The absence of biometric attendance and an adequate surveillance system was another concern.
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) secretary B. Leela Venkata Seshadri conducted the inspection following directions from National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) and Principal District Judge G. Kabardhi.
The DLSA secretary ordered an inquiry into the lapses and appropriate action against those responsible, stressing the need to ensure children’s safety, welfare, and proper supervision.
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