Missing from Hindi heartland schools: boundary walls, bathrooms, blackboards

The article highlights the dire state of infrastructure and basic facilities in government schools across rural areas of Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Initiated by the 'School thik karo' campaign of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the report details issues such as crumbling buildings, lack of boundary walls, washrooms, drinking water, electricity, proper classrooms, and poor quality midday meals. These deficiencies lead to low student attendance, health problems like urinary tract infections, and hinder learning outcomes, particularly for children from marginalized communities. The article points to budget constraints, a focus on flagship schools, and administrative apathy as contributing factors to the persistent neglect of these rural educational institutions.