Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Ujjain: Hundreds of Girls Protest Sarafa School Relocation to Daudkhedi
Many girl students at a government school in the city of Ujjain, India, were very upset.
The government decided to move their school to a village called Daudkhedi, which is about 8 kilometers away.
This is happening because the city is getting ready for a big festival called Simhastha Mahaparv in 2028.
Nearly 2,500 students from six schools may have to travel very far to reach the new place.
Some students would need to travel 25-30 kilometers and change buses many times.
The girls said they cannot afford such long travel because they come from poor families.
They also felt the new location was unsafe because a liquor shop is nearby.
More than 300 girls protested at the government office, and two girls fainted and had to go to the hospital.
The adults in charge listened but said a special committee will make the final decision.
The students hope their school will be allowed to stay where it is.
Over 300 girl students of Government Sarafa School protested at the Collectorate in Ujjain against shifting the school to Daudkhedi village, about 8 km away.
Protesters say around 2,500-2,600 students from six government schools near Mahakaleshwar Temple would be affected by relocation linked to Simhastha Mahaparv-2028 arrangements.
Two students fainted during the protest and were taken to hospital; one girl pleaded, 'Please do not ruin our future.'
Parents raised concerns about safety, a liquor shop at the proposed site, and long commutes of 25-30 km requiring multiple bus changes for girl students.
Joint Collector Sandeep Singh failed to persuade the protesters, while District Education Officer Mahendra Khatri said a district-level monitoring committee will take the final decision.
- Who
- Over 300 girl students of Government Sarafa School, joined by parents and Congress leaders including MLA Mahesh Parmar; officials included Joint Collector Sandeep Singh and District Education Officer Mahendra Khatri.
- What
- A protest against the proposed shifting of schools near Mahakaleshwar Temple to Daudkhedi village as part of Simhastha Mahaparv-2028 arrangements.
- When
- Friday afternoon (specific date not mentioned).
- Where
- Administrative Complex Building at the Collectorate in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Students and parents say the move would force long, costly and unsafe commutes, break earlier promises, and take away students' educational rights.
Students, Parents and Supporters
Administration and Government
School Relocation to Daudkhedi
Students, Parents and Supporters
Oppose the shift, saying poor families cannot afford daily travel of 25-30 km with multiple bus changes, and that the move would take away students' educational rights.
Administration and Government
Defend it as a government decision linked to Simhastha Mahaparv-2028 arrangements; proposals have been sent to the government and a district-level monitoring committee will decide.
Travel, Cost and Safety
Students, Parents and Supporters
Parents fear an unsafe environment, citing a liquor shop near the proposed site and safety risks for girls commuting long distances.
Administration and Government
The article reports no public administration response to these concerns; officials said the district-level monitoring committee will take the final decision.
Promises and Assurance
Students, Parents and Supporters
Protesters say all earlier promises were broken and demand direct assurance from the collector; Joint Collector Sandeep Singh's persuasion failed.
Administration and Government
District Education Officer Mahendra Khatri says the decision rests with the government, with the district-level monitoring committee taking the final call.
- Protest location
- Administrative Complex, Collectorate, Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh)
- Protesters
- Over 300 girl students, plus parents and supporters
- Proposed new location
- Daudkhedi village, about 8 km from the current site
- Estimated students affected
- Around 2,500-2,600 from six schools (per protesters)
- Schools affected
- Sarafa Girls School, Girls Middle School (Mahakal Maidan), Maharajwada, CM Rise, Nutan and Madhavendra schools
- Reason for relocation
- Simhastha Mahaparv-2028 arrangements
- Incidents during protest
- Two students fainted and were taken to hospital
- Decision authority
- District-level monitoring committee