Kalahandi's Government High School Faces Dire Infrastructure Challenges: What’s Being Done?

The Government High School in Badachhatranga village, Kalahandi, is facing critical infrastructure challenges, including leaking roofs and inadequate classrooms. Despite renovations under the 5T initiative, the school's condition has worsened, raising safety concerns for over 390 students. With insufficient teachers and poor water supply, parents and the School Management Committee are demanding immediate government action to address these pressing issues. Will the authorities respond in time to safeguard the students' future?

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 2, 2026, 09:54 IST

Severe Infrastructure Issues at Badachhatranga School

By Durga Kirti

Thuamul Rampur: The Government High School located in Badachhatranga village, within the Kalahandi district, is grappling with significant infrastructure challenges. During the rainy season, water leaks from the roofs of classrooms, and plaster falls, creating hazardous conditions for students.

Founded in 1966, the school underwent renovations under the previous government's 5T initiative. However, the alleged substandard construction has resulted in parts of the building deteriorating. Despite these risks, students continue to attend classes in the affected areas, raising serious safety concerns.

Headmaster (in-charge) Subrat Pradhan reported that the school has over 390 students enrolled, ranging from Bal Vatika to Class X, with more than 250 in the primary and upper-primary sections. Unfortunately, there are only two classrooms available for students from Class 1 to Class VI.

Classes for Bal Vatika through Class IV are conducted in one room, while Classes V and VI share another. Fortunately, there are sufficient classrooms for students in Classes VII to X. Although three teachers were assigned to the primary and upper-primary sections, one has been reassigned, leaving only two to manage the classes. The secondary section also lacks teachers for all subjects.

While the school has separate toilets for boys and girls, a frequent water shortage prevents students from using them. Additionally, the drinking water facilities are inadequate, compounding the challenges faced by both students and staff. The school relies entirely on water supplied under the Basudha scheme, which is often disrupted, leading to water shortages.

Although computers are available, students cannot receive computer education due to the absence of a teacher or training facilities. The most pressing issue remains the water leaking through the roof, which disrupts classes, especially for Class X students. One Class X girl mentioned that rainwater drips onto benches, notebooks, and textbooks, making it difficult to concentrate.

After rainfall, students are compelled to clean the classrooms themselves. Department officials have visited the school to assess the situation, but no lasting solutions have been implemented.

Bhikari Majhi, President of the School Management Committee, has called on the government to address these issues urgently, warning that the committee may resort to protests for the sake of the students' future if the problems remain unresolved.

The headmaster noted that the only significant improvement in the last five years was through the 5T initiative, with no additional government funding received since then. Parents are demanding immediate action to repair the leaking roof, build more classrooms, ensure a reliable drinking water supply, and appoint the necessary teachers.