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Neemuch Maidan Bachao Samiti Opposes Sandipani School Construction Plan
Some grown-ups in a town called Neemuch love a big open playfield where children can play sports.
The government wants to build a new school called Sandipani on that land.
But a group called the Maidan Bachao Samiti says this is a bad idea.
They worry the playground will be lost.
They also worry about two other schools nearby that might have to move.
Lots of money has already been spent fixing up a hall and a dome at one of the schools.
The group wants the government to build the new school somewhere else instead.
They also want to know what will happen to the girls' school and its students.
If the government does not listen, the group says they might go to court to protect the playground.
They have been trying to save this ground for almost 20 years.
Maidan Bachao Samiti opposes building the Sandipani (CM RISE) School on land housing Government Higher Secondary School No 2, a PM SHRI institution.
The committee warned the plan could affect the sports ground, the existing PM SHRI Vidyalaya and the Girls' Higher Secondary School.
About Rs 25 lakh has been spent on a hall at the PM SHRI premises and a dome is nearing completion, raising accountability questions.
The committee demanded alternative government land for the school and clarity on relocation arrangements for girl students.
Members warned they may approach the High Court if demands for preservation and public disclosure are ignored.
- Who
- The Maidan Bachao Samiti, a citizens' committee in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.
- What
- Opposed the administration's plan to construct the Sandipani (CM RISE) School on land currently housing Government Higher Secondary School No 2.
- Where
- Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- When
- At a press conference on Tuesday.
- Why
- Concerns that the plan could affect the sports ground, the PM SHRI Vidyalaya and the Girls' Higher Secondary School, and questions over accountability for public assets.
Maidan Bachao Samiti
Administration
School construction on existing school land
Maidan Bachao Samiti
Building the Sandipani (CM RISE) School on the site could affect the sports ground, the PM SHRI Vidyalaya and the Girls' Higher Secondary School; alternative government land should be identified.
Administration
The administration has planned the Sandipani (CM RISE) School for this land, indicating a need for new school infrastructure at this location.
Relocation of existing schools
Maidan Bachao Samiti
Relocating the PM SHRI Vidyalaya to the Girls' Higher Secondary School site raises questions about arrangements for girl students and whether parents' and students' views were considered.
Administration
The proposed relocation of the PM SHRI Vidyalaya is part of the administration's plan for the premises.
Accountability for public assets
Maidan Bachao Samiti
About Rs 25 lakh spent on a hall and a near-complete dome must not be abandoned without accountability if the premises are vacated.
Administration
The committee demanded public disclosure of approvals, implying the administration has approved procedures it regards as valid.
Key facts
- Opposing group
- Maidan Bachao Samiti
- Location
- Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh
- Proposed project
- Sandipani (CM RISE) School
- Affected site
- Government Higher Secondary School No 2 (PM SHRI institution)
- Funds already spent
- About Rs 25 lakh on a hall at the PM SHRI premises
- Dome status
- Nearing completion
- Campaign history
- Nearly 20 years protecting the playground
- Possible next step
- Approaching the High Court if demands are ignored
Sources
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