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Education
86% of Goa Schools Lack Child‑Friendly Toilets, Centre Reports
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 04:08 PM
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A recent Centre report reveals that 86% of schools in Goa do not have toilets designed for children, highlighting a significant gap in school infrastructure.
The Centre has released a study indicating that a vast majority of schools in Goa lack toilets that are suitable for children. The report states that 86% of the state’s educational institutions do not have child‑friendly facilities, a shortfall that could affect hygiene and attendance.
The absence of appropriate toilets is particularly concerning for girls, as it can lead to absenteeism during menstruation and compromise overall health. Experts argue that the lack of such infrastructure hampers the state’s efforts to meet national education and health targets.
In response, the Goa Education Department has pledged to review the findings and accelerate the installation of child‑friendly toilets across schools. Officials say that funding will be allocated from the state’s education budget and central grants.
The Centre’s report calls for urgent action, urging both state and local authorities to prioritize the construction of toilets that cater to children’s needs, thereby improving school attendance and health outcomes.
The absence of appropriate toilets is particularly concerning for girls, as it can lead to absenteeism during menstruation and compromise overall health. Experts argue that the lack of such infrastructure hampers the state’s efforts to meet national education and health targets.
In response, the Goa Education Department has pledged to review the findings and accelerate the installation of child‑friendly toilets across schools. Officials say that funding will be allocated from the state’s education budget and central grants.
The Centre’s report calls for urgent action, urging both state and local authorities to prioritize the construction of toilets that cater to children’s needs, thereby improving school attendance and health outcomes.