Sardarpur (Madhya Pradesh): The primary school in Phoolgawadi, located just barely three kilometres from the Sardarpur tehsil headquarters, was found locked on Monday, leaving the education of 85 students in jeopardy.
Parents have voiced their frustration, revealing that the school is frequently closed or that teachers leave after granting students an early dismissal, casting a shadow over the future of their children.
The school, catering to students from classes 1 to 5, is supposed to have three teachers according to government records. However, the current situation is dire.
One teacher, Bhavsingh Baghel, has been attached to the Block Resource Centre (BRC) office for the past two years despite governmental directives against such attachments. Another teacher, Sangeeta Rathod, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness, and the remaining teacher, Kavita Rajawat, has been battling cancer for the last three years and is struggling to fulfill her duties.
Upon visiting the school, the scene was disheartening. The school was locked, with no students or teachers in sight. Block Education Officer Sunil Kumar Ostwal has stated that he will investigate the matter and ensure that the attached teacher is relieved immediately.
Sankul principal Rohini Singh has echoed this sentiment, promising to write to the SDM for swift action.
Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Sunita Vardichand Bamaniya expressed her concern, highlighting the plight of the 85 students who come to study with great expectations, only to find the school locked. She has urged collector Priyank Mishra to ensure that the attached teacher is promptly returned to Phoolgawadi to provide the necessary education to these children.
The community's hope now rests on the prompt actions of the authorities to secure the future of Phoolgawadi's young students.
