Budgam, Aug 13 (JKNS): A high school building in Shanipora Khan Sahib area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, sanctioned under the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) in 2014, remains incomplete even after more than ten years, leaving students and residents anguished.
Local residents told news agency JKNS that despite repeated appeals to authorities over the past decade, no steps have been taken to finish the project. The existing school building is in a dilapidated condition, posing safety risks for children and severely affecting the learning environment.
Residents also alleged that the half-built structure has turned into a hub for illegal activities, including drug abuse, attracting youths from other areas. They warned that the situation is becoming a threat to both the community and schoolchildren.
“The authorities say there are no funds to complete it, but at least they should dismantle this unsafe ruin. We don’t need an abandoned structure that invites trouble,” said a local resident.
According to locals, the project was initiated by the R&B Department but came to a halt due to funding issues. Despite taking up the matter with elected representatives, the Governor’s administration, and the Deputy Commissioner of Budgam, no progress has been achieved.
Residents have now demanded immediate intervention to either complete the building or demolish the unsafe structure to prevent further harm. (JKNS)
