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CJP Demands Jaipur School Reopening After Four-Year Lockout

CJP Demands Jaipur School Reopening After Four-Year Lockout
CJP team visits another government school in Jaipur under ‘School Theek Karo’ campaign · thestatesman.com

A government school in Jaipur was rebuilt but has stayed locked for four years.

The children who used to study there were moved to another school.

Some children left the nearby school or stopped studying altogether.

About 80 to 85 children now learn in a small temporary room.

The Cockroach Janta Party visited the temporary school.

Party members spoke with the teacher and local residents.

They want the government to reopen the rebuilt school.

They said they will start a campaign if it is not unlocked within a week.

Key facts

School status
The rebuilt government primary school has remained locked for four years.
Reconstruction cost
The building was reconstructed at a cost of Rs 32 lakh.
Current facility
Around 80-85 children are being taught in a cage-like, single-room makeshift school.
Teacher transfers
Three teachers transferred with the children were absorbed into the nearby school’s staff strength.
Student impact
Some students moved elsewhere, while many dropped out.
CJP deadline
CJP said it would give the government one week to unlock the building.
Planned action
The party said it would launch a movement if the school is not reopened and would approach parents of dropouts about re-enrolment.

Quotes

Cockroach Janta Party

Political party conducting the School Theek Karo campaign

“We will also speak to the parents of children who have dropped out of school and persuade them to get their wards re-enrolled.”
thestatesman.com

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