Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Eklavya Students March 10 Kilometres Seeking Action From Collector
Hundreds of students from a residential school in Jamli walked a long distance to meet the district collector.
They said their school lacked some basic facilities.
They also alleged that students faced harassment involving casteist slurs.
Local officials tried to talk with the students during their walk.
The students continued because they wanted the collector herself to hear them.
Health workers checked the students and provided first aid.
Police accompanied the group for safety.
The collector later met them, promised an investigation and assured them that their problems would be addressed.
Hundreds of students from Jamli’s Eklavya residential school walked nearly 10 kilometres on Monday.
The students wanted to meet Barwani Collector Jayati Singh directly about school problems.
They alleged inadequate basic facilities and harassment involving casteist slurs.
Officials, police and health workers tried to support and persuade the students during the march.
Singh met the students near Julwania, promised an investigation and reportedly gave a written two-day assurance.
- Who
- Hundreds of students from Eklavya Adarsh Residential School, along with local administrative, police and health officials, and Barwani Collector Jayati Singh.
- What
- The students walked nearly 10 kilometres to present complaints about school facilities and alleged caste-based harassment.
- When
- Monday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- From the school in Jamli to near Julwania in the Sendhwa area of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The students wanted their grievances to be heard directly by the collector and sought action on their concerns.
- Students involved
- Hundreds of students from Eklavya Adarsh Residential School
- Distance walked
- Nearly 10 kilometres
- Main complaints
- Lack of basic facilities and alleged harassment involving casteist slurs
- Collector
- Barwani Collector Jayati Singh
- Meeting location
- Near Julwania
- Administrative response
- A proposed investigation committee and appropriate action based on its findings
- Assurance reported by students
- A written assurance that their problems would be resolved within two days