Work on Karnal school building picks pace, but 2-shifts to continue
Parveen Arora
Tribune News Service
Karnal, March 30
The construction of the much-anticipated new building for Government Senior Secondary School, Mohiudinpur in Karnal district, has gained momentum, promising improved infrastructure and better facilities for students and staff. However, despite the progress, students will have to continue studying in two shifts for at least one more academic session, as the construction is expected to be completed by April 2026.
School at a glance
- Location: Mohiudinpur village, Karnal
- Total students: 1,100
- Existing classrooms: 8 (plus temporary sheds & verandas)
- New infrastructure: 13 classrooms + 1 multifunctional hall
- Project cost: Rs 2 crore
- Expected completion: April 2026
- Current shifts: Morning (6:50 am-12:30 am): Primary section + Classes IX-XII; evening (12:40 pm-6:15 pm): Classes VI-VIII
- Challenges: Lack of space, teacher workload, inconvenient
timings for parents and students
The new building, aimed at resolving the severe space crunch, will include 13 classrooms and a multifunctional hall. An official associated with the project confirmed that the tender was allotted in December, and construction began in January. So far, 15% of the work has been completed. Authorities are optimistic that if everything goes as planned, the new facility will be ready by the beginning of the 2026 academic session.
“The work on the building project has picked up pace. The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 2 crore, and the deadline is set at 500 days. Due to lack of space, the school has been running in two shifts for the past one year, and we will have to manage for another academic session in two shifts,” said Suneet Sharma, principal of the school.
He further said once completed, the new building will eliminate space-related issues, providing students with a comfortable learning environment.
Currently, the school accommodates around 1,100 students, but due to limited space, it has been operating in two shifts. The school has only eight functional classrooms, forcing authorities to utilise three rooms from the primary wing, sheds, and even verandas for conducting classes.
This double-shift arrangement has increased the burden on teachers, while students struggle to adjust to the odd schedule. “The odd school timings make it difficult for students and teachers to manage their daily routines,” said a faculty member.
Parents, particularly daily wage labourers, have also voiced concerns over the evening shift. Many find it challenging to manage their children’s schedule, as they leave for work in the morning while their children remain at home. “We have to return early from work to get our children ready for school, which disrupts our earnings,” said a concerned parent.
