West Medinipur School Crisis: 300 Students, 3 Teachers, Outdoor Classes

• Rajbala Balihati Junior High School in Kharagpur, West Medinipur, faces severe infrastructure issues with only three teachers for nearly 300 students.
• Due to insufficient classrooms, students are forced to study outdoors on mats, reminiscent of Shantiniketan, despite the school recently achieving secondary status.
• Parents and teachers are deeply concerned about the upcoming summer heat and monsoon, demanding immediate construction of adequate classrooms and facilities.
• The school, crucial for preventing child marriage in economically backward areas, lacks proper toilets and support staff, relying on temporary teachers.
• Administrative officials have assured a quick resolution, with applications for new classrooms currently under review, as the community awaits action before summer.