Hundreds of Students Live and Study in Unfit Cattle Shed for Years
Hundreds of students at the Dr BR Ambedkar Residential School in Hassan have reportedly been living, studying, and eating in a cattle shed for more than five years. The situation has raised serious concerns about the facilities provided to the students and their overall health and safety.
According to reports, the students have been using the cattle shed as their living and study area for a long period. Such a facility is not designed to serve as a residential or educational space, raising questions about the basic conditions under which the students have been staying.
One of the major concerns is sanitation and hygiene. Students living in an unsuitable building may not have proper access to clean toilets, drinking water, ventilation, waste management, and other essential facilities. These conditions could create health risks, particularly for children who are staying there for long periods.
The situation has also raised concerns about the students’ education. A proper learning environment is important for children to concentrate on their studies and maintain their physical and mental well-being. Living and studying in an overcrowded or unsuitable place can make it difficult for students to focus on their education.
The issue has now drawn the attention of the state government. The Primary and Secondary Education Minister has asked officials to submit an official report on the matter. The report is expected to provide details about the condition of the school, the number of students affected, and the reasons why they have continued to live in the cattle shed for several years.
Officials are also expected to examine whether adequate accommodation and basic facilities are available at the residential school. Questions may also be raised about why a permanent solution was not found earlier despite the students reportedly living in these conditions for more than five years.
Parents and others concerned about the students’ welfare are likely to seek immediate action from the authorities. They want the students to be moved to a safe and proper residential facility where they can live, eat, sleep, and study comfortably.
Residential schools are meant to provide students not only with education but also with essential facilities such as food, accommodation, sanitation, and a safe environment. The reported situation at the Hassan school has therefore highlighted the need for better monitoring and maintenance of government-run educational institutions.
The government is now expected to study the report and decide what action needs to be taken. The priority will be to ensure that the affected students receive proper accommodation and basic facilities without further delay.
The incident has also raised broader questions about the condition of infrastructure in residential schools and the responsibility of authorities to regularly inspect facilities. For the students and their families, the hope is that the government will take quick action and provide them with a safe and dignified place to live and study.