Water, toilet facilities sought in govt. school in Ramanathapuram
Parents and school committee members in Ramanathapuram have petitioned the District Collector regarding the lack of water and sanitation facilities at a local government school. They highlighted that over 550 students are currently facing health risks due to these infrastructure failures.
Why it matters
The lack of basic sanitation in schools is a significant public health and education issue that disproportionately affects female students.
School management committee executives and parents submitted a petition at the collector’s public grievance redressal meeting yesterday, stating that students of the Sathirakkudi Government Higher Secondary School in Ramanathapuram district are suffering due to a lack of drinking water facilities and water supply in the toilets.
School Management Committee President Kavitha stated, “More than 550 students, including over 300 girls, study at the Sathirakkudi Government Higher Secondary School.”
“There are no drinking water facilities for the students in this school, causing them severe distress. Due to the lack of water supply in the toilets, female students are facing immense hardship,” she complained.
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