Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Bhopal Schools in Disrepair Endanger Students
Imagine schools where the buildings are falling apart.
The ceilings are crumbling, walls are cracked, and the roofs leak.
Even though it's dangerous, kids are still going to class in these schools in Bhopal.
Some buildings have been left unfinished for years, and repairs are delayed because of money issues.
One kid even got hurt when part of the ceiling fell down.
The people in charge say they're trying to fix things, but the schools are still unsafe.
It's important to fix these schools to keep kids safe while they learn.
Hundreds of government schools in Bhopal district are in hazardous condition, with structural damage.
Classes continue in dilapidated schools despite crumbling ceilings, cracked walls, and leaking roofs.
A half-constructed school in Bakania village, started in 2018, remains incomplete due to delays and contractor refusal.
A student was injured at PM Shri School in Barkhedi after plaster fell from the ceiling, yet the school operates without repairs.
District education officials have requested funds for repairs, and the Collector has instructed against classes in damaged classrooms.
- Who
- Schoolchildren, teachers, and school officials in Bhopal district.
- What
- Many government schools in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, are in disrepair, posing safety risks to students.
- When
- Ongoing, with delays in repairs and construction.
- Where
- Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Due to dilapidated infrastructure, lack of funds, and delayed repairs.
Student Safety Advocates
School Authorities
Safety Concerns
Student Safety Advocates
Concerned about the ongoing risk to students.
School Authorities
School officials and the district administration, who state they are aware and are working to address the issues, awaiting fund allocation.
Need for action
Student Safety Advocates
Demand for immediate action and the swift completion of pending projects.
School Authorities
Acknowledged the delay and the importance of addressing the infrastructure issues. However, they are awaiting funds.
- District
- Bhopal
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Schools in Disrepair
- Approximately 400
- Schools Requiring Immediate Repair
- 40 (including 10 within city limits)
- Ongoing Building Project
- Bakania village school (unfinished since 2018)
- Pending Repair Proposal
- Hamidia Girls HS School
