Rajasthan School Infrastructure Crisis: Collapsing Structures Raise Alarm

On Tuesday, a classroom's roof collapsed in Rajasthan's Tonk district, sparking concerns about school infrastructure safety. Fortunately, no injuries occurred as the room was locked. Recent incidents highlight recurring structural failures in schools, prompting administrative crackdowns and emergency measures to prevent future tragedies and ensure student safety.

In a worrying trend, the roof of a classroom at the Rajkiya Balika Uchh Madhyamik School in Rajasthan's Tonk district collapsed on Tuesday, officials confirmed. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported since the room was securely locked at the time of the incident, according to Uniara Sub-Divisional Officer Shatrughan Gurjar.

The authorities have since instructed the school to ensure all potentially dangerous areas remain closed off to students, highlighting a history of similar occurrences across the region. Just months earlier, a tragic incident in Jaisalmer saw a young boy lose his life and others injured due to a collapsing gate at his school.

Administrative action has included the immediate suspension of a Gram Vikas Adhikari, amidst calls for urgent assessment and repair of dilapidated structures within educational facilities. The state government has pledged support to affected families and is enforcing measures to prevent recurrence of such infrastructural failures. A previous roof collapse in July in Jhalawar district resulted in seven fatalities, underscoring the need for renewed focus on school safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)