Key Facts
In a significant development following an investigative report by Amar Ujala, the administration has ordered a joint inspection of the proposed site for the new Government Senior Secondary School building in Samej. SDM Nirmand Dr. Jagdeep Rathore issued the directive on July 1, 2026, with the inspection scheduled for July 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Details of the Inspection Order
The official letter (number 755-59/SDKE) from the SDM office mandates the presence of executive engineers or authorized representatives from the Public Works Department, Water Power Department, and Electricity Department. Copies have been sent to the Tehsildar Nirmand, concerned assistant engineers, and the school principal for necessary action.
Background: The Amar Ujala Report
Amar Ujala's special series highlighted that even two years after the devastating disaster of August 1, 2024, students at Samej school are still studying in temporary buildings. Despite land being transferred for a new school, construction had not begun. As a result, every monsoon, classes are shifted to small rooms in the Mahila Mandal building and Satsang Bhavan, disrupting education.
The report prominently featured demands from parents, SMC President Sandeep Chauhan, and local residents for immediate construction of the new building. The administration's swift response indicates that the long-pending file is now moving forward.
Impact and What Readers Should Know
The joint inspection aims to complete all formalities in a time-bound manner. After the inspection, technical requirements will be assessed to expedite the construction process, ensuring students get a safe and permanent educational facility soon.
SDM Dr. Jagdeep Rathore stated, "The joint inspection of related departments has been scheduled to complete all necessary formalities for the construction of the new Samej school building in a timely manner. After the inspection, further action will be accelerated as per technical requirements to provide students with safe and permanent educational facilities soon."
FAQ
- Why was the joint inspection ordered for Samej school? Following an Amar Ujala report highlighting that students are still studying in temporary buildings two years after the 2024 disaster, SDM Nirmand Dr. Jagdeep Rathore ordered a joint inspection of the proposed new school building site.
- When is the joint inspection scheduled? The joint inspection is scheduled for July 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
- Which departments are involved in the inspection? Officers from the Public Works Department, Water Power Department, and Electricity Department will participate in the inspection.
- What was the status of the new school building before this order? Despite land being transferred for a new building, construction had not started, forcing students to shift to small rooms in community buildings during monsoon.