Archive · 24 Jul 2025
SHRC Slams Panvel Ashram Shala for Inhumane Conditions
Imagine a school where kids have to sleep, eat, and learn all in the same room, on the floor.
That's what the SHRC found at a school in Panvel.
The school is falling apart, with no beds, not enough toilets, and a nearby brick factory making the air dirty.
The SHRC was very concerned and told the government to fix it, because the students are living in very unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
The children don't even have proper bathrooms and the girls are forced to go to the bathroom in the open.
The authorities are required to present a full report to resolve all these issues.
SHRC found inhumane conditions at a Panvel residential school for tribal students.
The school lacks basic infrastructure and is in a dilapidated state.
Students sleep, eat, and study on the floor without beds or a designated dining area.
Girls are forced to resort to open defecation due to inadequate toilet facilities.
SHRC has ordered a report from the Maharashtra government following its inspection.
- Who
- The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and the students of the Shaskiya Madhyamik Ashram Shala.
- What
- SHRC found appalling living conditions at a Panvel ashram shala for tribal students.
- When
- The SHRC inspection was conducted on June 18th.
- Where
- Panvel, Maharashtra, at a government residential school.
- Why
- To assess and address the inhuman living conditions of the tribal students.
SHRC Concerns
Government Perspective
Living Conditions
SHRC Concerns
The existing school conditions pose serious health and safety risks, violating students' basic rights and dignity.
Government Perspective
Authorities may have different perspectives, possibly indicating resource constraints or implementation challenges.
Implementation
SHRC Concerns
The state of the school reflects a failure of the welfare schemes designed for tribal students.
Government Perspective
Tribal welfare schemes aim for the betterment of tribal communities.
- School Name
- Shaskiya Madhyamik Ashram Shala
- Location
- Panvel, Maharashtra
- SHRC Inspection Date
- June 18th
- Students Enrolled
- 244 (237 residential, 7 non-residential)
- Building Condition
- Dilapidated and unsafe
- Monthly Rent
- Rs 1,46,477
- Operational Since
- Over 21 years