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Haryana orders demolition of 2,814 unsafe buildings after CJI’s school safety push
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🗓 16 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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The Haryana administration has issued a directive to raze 2,814 buildings deemed unsafe, a move prompted by the Chief Justice of India's recent campaign for safer school infrastructure.
The state government of Haryana announced on Monday that it will proceed with the demolition of 2,814 structures identified as unsafe. The order comes as a direct response to the Chief Justice of India's recent "school thik karo" (fix schools) initiative, which highlighted the need for safe learning environments across the country.
Officials from the Urban Development Department have classified the buildings based on structural assessments carried out over the past year. Many of the identified structures are located in densely populated towns where schools share premises with commercial or residential units, raising concerns about potential collapses during school hours.
The demolition drive will be coordinated with local municipal bodies, and the government has earmarked funds for the safe removal and relocation of affected occupants. A timeline of three months has been set to complete the work, with periodic inspections to ensure compliance.
The move has drawn praise from education activists who argue that eliminating hazardous buildings is essential for protecting students. However, some local representatives have urged the administration to provide adequate rehabilitation measures for families displaced by the demolitions.
The Haryana government has pledged to monitor progress closely and to issue further guidelines to prevent the construction of unsafe structures in the future.
Officials from the Urban Development Department have classified the buildings based on structural assessments carried out over the past year. Many of the identified structures are located in densely populated towns where schools share premises with commercial or residential units, raising concerns about potential collapses during school hours.
The demolition drive will be coordinated with local municipal bodies, and the government has earmarked funds for the safe removal and relocation of affected occupants. A timeline of three months has been set to complete the work, with periodic inspections to ensure compliance.
The move has drawn praise from education activists who argue that eliminating hazardous buildings is essential for protecting students. However, some local representatives have urged the administration to provide adequate rehabilitation measures for families displaced by the demolitions.
The Haryana government has pledged to monitor progress closely and to issue further guidelines to prevent the construction of unsafe structures in the future.