Greater Chennai Corporation to Redevelop Schools Across Zones

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is planning to redevelop several schools across the city to improve education facilities for students. A recent meeting of the Chief Minister’s Integrated Urban Development Mission approved the construction of new schools at two locations. Seven more schools are expected to be upgraded soon.

In Ward 17 of the Manali zone, many students have to travel around 5 km to reach GCC-run schools. Several families in the area cannot afford private education and depend on corporation schools for their children’s education.

To address this issue, a middle school in the area is being redeveloped with six additional classrooms. However, local residents have requested the authorities to establish a high school at the same location. They believe this would help students continue their education closer to home.

Currently, students from Ward 17 have to travel outside the city limits to attend higher secondary schools. Residents feel that having a high school nearby would reduce their travel difficulties and provide better educational opportunities.

In Ward 77 of the Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar zone, one of the three GCC-run schools is also expected to be redeveloped.

Councillor B. Sumathi said that many families in the area face financial difficulties and depend on government schools for free education. She stressed the need to improve school facilities so that children can receive quality education up to the higher secondary level.

The Urdu School and Adi Dravidar School in the same area also require improvements. Residents and local representatives have highlighted the need for better buildings and additional classrooms.

At least nine GCC-run schools across Chennai are expected to undergo redevelopment. The corporation currently manages around 420 schools across the city.

However, some of these schools have buildings that are poorly maintained and lack sufficient classrooms. In recent years, councillors have repeatedly raised concerns about overcrowded classrooms and inadequate infrastructure.

In some areas, students have reportedly been forced to attend classes outdoors under trees because of the shortage of classrooms.

The planned redevelopment is expected to improve school infrastructure and provide students with better learning facilities. Residents hope the projects will help children from economically weaker families access quality education closer to their homes.