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Jharkhand HC Orders State to Inspect Schools for Safety and Repairs
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM
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The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to inspect all government schools, ensure necessary repairs, and guarantee student safety.
The Jharkhand High Court has issued an order directing the state government to conduct a comprehensive inspection of all government schools in the state.
The court emphasized that the inspections should focus on infrastructure deficiencies and that necessary repairs be carried out promptly.
The directive also mandates that the state take immediate steps to guarantee the safety of students, including proper safety measures and maintenance of school facilities.
The order follows growing concerns over unsafe school buildings and inadequate maintenance, which have raised alarm among parents and education officials.
The state education department is expected to submit a compliance report to the court within a specified timeframe.
The court emphasized that the inspections should focus on infrastructure deficiencies and that necessary repairs be carried out promptly.
The directive also mandates that the state take immediate steps to guarantee the safety of students, including proper safety measures and maintenance of school facilities.
The order follows growing concerns over unsafe school buildings and inadequate maintenance, which have raised alarm among parents and education officials.
The state education department is expected to submit a compliance report to the court within a specified timeframe.