Rajasthan school tragedy: Need to prioritise students' safety
The Tribune Editorial: Turning campus into a death trap violates the spirit of the National Education Policy
Updated At : 06:15 AM Jul 26, 2025 IST
IT wasn’t an act of God that claimed the lives of seven children when a portion of a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district. It was criminal negligence on the part of the administration — no remedial action was taken even after local residents alerted the tehsildar and the sub-divisional magistrate that the building was unsafe. Ironically, the district authorities had recently told the education department to provide information about dilapidated school buildings, but this one did not figure on the list. Why not? Officials concerned — or rather, unconcerned – owe an explanation.
