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CAG Finds Deficiencies in Odisha Special Schools for Disabled
The government's auditors found that special schools for children with disabilities in Odisha aren't up to par.
These schools, run by NGOs, often lack important things like classrooms, clean bathrooms, and safe places to sleep.
There's a shortage of necessary equipment such as hearing aids and learning materials.
Also, many schools don't have enough teachers and staff.
The government department in charge isn't checking these schools properly, leading to ongoing problems with buildings, space, and basic necessities.
CAG audit reveals infrastructure and resource deficiencies in Odisha's special schools for children with disabilities.
35% of sampled schools lacked mandatory registration.
Many schools lacked basic facilities like classrooms and hygienic toilets.
Shortages were observed in aids, appliances, and teaching-learning materials.
Significant staffing shortfalls were identified, impacting education quality.
- Who
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
- What
- Found poor infrastructure, lack of amenities, and inadequate resources in special schools for children with disabilities
- When
- 2018-2023
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To assess the standards of special schools run by NGOs.
- Organization Flagged
- Private Special Schools for Children with Disabilities in Odisha
- Report Authority
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
- Period Covered
- 2018-2023
- Schools Sampled
- 65
- Schools Without Registration
- 23 (35%)
Sources
CAG report flags fund misuse and spending lapses in Odisha’s tribal development bodies - Telegraph India
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