A survey by the department of school education and literacy has identified 406 classrooms in 168 government schools across Mysuru district as being in a dilapidated condition. The state government has sanctioned Rs 5.8 crore for repairs, but civil works have not yet commenced.
The delay has left many schools awaiting essential repairs ahead of heavier rains. Of the 406 classrooms identified, 266 require minor repairs, while 140 are severely damaged. The highest number of affected classrooms is in T Narasipura, Hunsur, and Periyapatna taluks.
Deputy Director of School Education and Literacy Udaykumar D said that tenders have already been floated to repair the identified 406 classrooms in 168 schools following the government’s sanction. The work is expected to commence by September. DSS leader and education activist Alagud Shivakumar emphasized the need to expedite the repair work to restore the schools at the earliest, given the existing issues of poor enrollment and lack of basic facilities in government schools.
The department has initiated steps for civil works, including structural restoration, fixing leaky roofs, replacing roofing tiles, repairing ceilings and plastering, replastering exterior and interior walls to seal cracks and prevent seepage, and repairing toilets, plumbing systems, septic tanks, and electrical infrastructure.