Govt schools in UP’s Gautam Budh Nagar in dismal condition, NHRC directs district magistrate to take action
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt schools in UP’s Gautam Budh Nagar in dismal condition, NHRC directs district magistrate to take action

Hindustan Times  

The National Human Rights Commission has directed the District Magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar to take appropriate action on a complaint about the poor condition of government-run schools in the district, alleging violation of students' right to education. The complainant pointed out that hundreds of students in government schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, are being deprived of basic amenities, The NHRC on Tuesday, while addressing a complaint filed by Advocate Ashok Agarwal concerning the students, directed that the complaint be forwarded to the relevant authority for appropriate action. The complaint pointed out that hundreds of students in government schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, are being deprived of basic amenities, including drinking water, adequate desks and benches, availability of sweepers, and the required number of teachers. A particularly shocking finding was that the Uttar Pradesh government had failed to create the position of "sweeper" in government schools, a critical necessity for maintaining hygiene and fulfilling the requirements set out under Articles 14, 21, and 21-A of the Constitution of India, as well as the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

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The Hindu  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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India TV News  

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Live Law  

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9 years, 7 months ago

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Live Law  

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