A viral video circulating on social media has revealed the alarming conditions at Chanaramgre Government LP School in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. The footage shows children huddled under the remaining sections of the school roof while a teacher attempts to impart education; rainwater is visible streaming into the classroom from the other side. This situation highlights ongoing institutional neglect in the region’s education system.
For the past four years, the school has been operating without a proper roof, forcing at least 30 students and two teachers to make do with limited covered space. The dismal state of the school was brought to public attention by the Garo Omniscience for Ethnic and Renaissance and Awakening (GOERA), a civil society organization, which visited the school after receiving reports about the conditions.
Thomas Marak, president of GOERA, described the situation as dire, stating, “You can see sunlight during normal days and take a shower in the rain when it pours down. In case of a heavy downpour, the children and teachers have literally no way to escape. Protecting their belongings becomes a top priority, but even that is difficult during a full-fledged rain. Despite the hardship, both educators and students continue to show up every day in their quest for knowledge.”
During their visit, GOERA representatives learned that the school’s roof was blown off in a storm over four years ago. Teachers have repeatedly notified the education department about the school’s condition and requested assistance for repairs, but their appeals have gone unanswered.
“The absence of a proper rooftop raises serious questions about the safety of both students and teachers,” Marak added. “Our team visited the school to see firsthand the urgent infrastructure needs. We need to highlight the school’s plight to ensure these challenges are addressed by the education department and the state. These scenes are shocking, and we are calling for immediate action.”
The situation at Chanaramgre Government LP School underscores a critical failure in the educational infrastructure of Meghalaya, raising fundamental concerns regarding the safety and well-being of students in the Garo Hills region.
Original Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2025/06/29/open-skies-seen-from-inside-this-classroom-depict-neglect/
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Publish Date: 2025-06-29 01:31:00
