MAPUSA
A pressing issue of inadequate infrastructure in a government primary school in Navelim has come to light, highlighting the dire need for basic amenities in educational institutions.
Ironically, the appalling situation has come into focus when the State government has been pushing for the New Education Policy (NEP) in the State.
BJP legislator from Navelim, Ulhas Tuenkar, brought the matter to the forefront during the Zero Hour in the Goa Legislature Assembly on Tuesday.
In a startling revelation, Tuenkar informed the Assembly that the government primary school in Navelim, which accommodates 70 students and is managed by a single lady teacher, lacks a toilet facility.
“There is no toilet facility in the government primary school in Navelim. I request the Education department to provide this primary school with a toilet that can be utilised by the students and other staff of the school,” Tuenkar urged.
The legislator’s disclosure underscored the concerning state of infrastructure in government schools.
The lack of a basic sanitary facility in a school attended by young children raised eyebrows and prompted a swift response from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
The Chief Minister assured the Assembly that he would instruct the Education department officials to investigate the matter and take necessary action to address the issue promptly.
The situation has brought to light the broader issue of infrastructure deficiencies in government schools, especially at a time when the State government is advocating for the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP).
The stark reality of a school functioning without a toilet has raised questions about the readiness of schools to adapt to new educational reforms when fundamental needs remain unmet.
Opposition parties in the ongoing assembly session had criticized the government’s approach towards the NEP.
They argued that the rush to implement the NEP was premature when schools were grappling with basic infrastructural issues.
This incident in Navelim is a clear indicator that the government needs to focus on addressing these fundamental problems before pushing forward with new policies.
Parents and local residents have expressed their concern and frustration over the lack of essential facilities.
As the education department gears up to tackle this issue, the incident serves as a poignant reminder of the gaps in the system that need urgent attention.
