Education minister acts on waterlogging in city schools

TAKING cognizance of severe waterlogging in six schools of Nithari and in some schools of Kirari in the city, Education Minister Ashish Sood issued strict directions on Wednesday to the Education Department to coordinate with concerned departments and ensure immediate resolution of waterlogging and related issues.

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"Negligence of previous governments has worsened the condition of schools, putting the safety of young children at serious risk," the minister said. He also instructed immediate arrangements including mosquito-control spraying in school campuses, deployment of additional pumps for drainage, and cleanliness drives.