Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has asked the education department to review the sanitation system in the schools run by the Delhi government. Additionally, keeping the safety of the children in mind, Kejriwal directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to construct a foot-over bridge next to the school gate.
The flaws of the education system in maintaining a school came to surface when Kejriwal visited the recently renovated educational institute at Rouse Avenue on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg.
“While interacting with students and parents, it was brought to notice that there are many cases of accidents when they cross the DDU Marg while coming and going back from the school. This is a serious safety issue as it is a high traffic road. The PWD has been directed to get a foot-over bridge constructed next to the school’s gate,” a senior government official said.
The windows and curtains were also found to be dirty after inspection by the team which was headed by Kejriwal.
“I am sure that similar situations must be there in other schools where renovation has taken place and more sanitation staff is needed to keep the place clean,” an official order by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.
“The education secretary has been directed to review the entire sanitation system and make the required changes to ensure adequate staff is provided in these schools within 15 days,” it said.
