A DELEGATION of National Students' Union of India (NSUI) submitted a memorandum to the Divisional Commissioner, Jabalpur Division, regarding seri ous irregularities in education al and residential facilities at the Eklavya Residential School, Barbati (Bargi), Jabalpur district. Submitted under the leader ship of NSUI District President Sachin Rajak, the memorandum stated that the objective of Eklavya Residential School, which operates under the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of MP, is to provide quality education, safety and adequate residential facilities to tribal stu dents. However, the condition of the basic facilities particularly quality of food, provided to the school’s students is extremely worrying.

 

The memorandum also highlighted that being a res idential school, food, accom modation and health facilities for the students are of paramount importance. However, the stu dents neither receive food regu larly, nor is its quality meets the prescribed standards. The delegation also recalled that previously, several students at another residential school in Rampur had fallen ill due to sub standard food. The NSUI demanded to conduct an immediate inspection at all the residential schools in Jabalpur district to ensure proper quality and standard in the food and residential facilities.

 

If any negligence is found at any level, appropriate disciplinary action be taken against the con cerned officers and employees to prevent the recurrence of such irregularities in the future. Rajak said that any compro mise with the students’ safety, health and education is unac ceptable and the administration should intervene seriously in this matter.