West Medinipur School Crisis: Kharagpur's Rajbala Balihati Junior High Faces Teacher & Classroom Shortage, Students Study Outdoors
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West Medinipur School Crisis: 300 Students, 3 Teachers, Outdoor Classes
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News18•28-02-2026, 06:36
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.