Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Gujarat Approves Independent School After Village Boycott
Parents in a Kutch village took their children out of a school because it was in bad shape.
They wanted a new school with better facilities.
The government approved a new independent school after the parents' actions.
The students were studying in a poor condition community hall.
A local leader even offered his own property as a temporary school until a permanent building is built.
The school officials will now start enrolling students for the new school.
Gujarat government approved an independent school in Bharatnagar, Bhuj, after parents withdrew 134 students from the sub-school.
The parents had demanded a separate school with proper infrastructure due to poor conditions in the existing sub-school.
The students were studying in a dilapidated community hall lacking basic facilities.
The District Primary Education Officer (DPEO) confirmed the approval and plans to begin the admission process.
A local activist offered his family property for temporary use as a school.
- Who
- Parents and students of Bharatnagar, the Gujarat government, and local education officials.
- What
- Gujarat government approved an independent school for students in Bharatnagar.
- When
- Approval given on August 8.
- Where
- Bharatnagar, Bhuj taluka, Kutch district, Gujarat.
- Why
- Due to poor infrastructure and facilities at the existing sub-school.
Parents' Stance
Education Department's Stance
School Infrastructure
Parents' Stance
Demand for a new school with proper facilities and infrastructure.
Education Department's Stance
No explicit opposition stated in articles.
- Location
- Bharatnagar, Bhuj, Gujarat
- School Type
- Independent school
- Student Count (approx)
- 134
- Original School Condition
- Dilapidated community hall
- Key Demand
- Separate school with proper facilities
- Activist contribution
- Offered property for temporary school