More than 200 students of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya residential school in Niyotani under Unnao’s Hasanganj tehsil blocked the Mohan-Bangarmau road on Wednesday morning, alleging a shortage of teachers, poor-quality food and inadequate basic facilities.
The protesting students alleged that several subject teachers had not been posted at the school for years, affecting their studies. They claimed the teacher shortage had left their syllabus incomplete and blamed the authorities for failing to address the issue. The students also complained about the food served at the school, alleging that there was no proper arrangement for meals in the mess and that poor-quality food was served on several occasions. They further alleged inadequate water supply in the school and hostel. They also alleged that several fans in the school were not working and that their basic problems had not been permanently addressed despite repeated complaints. School principal Vandana Tripathi, the district social welfare officer, and police and administrative officials reached the spot after being informed about the protest. They tried to persuade the students to end the protest and clear the road, but the students remained firm on their demands.
Because of the poor facilities and that proper treatment was not always available on time, they claimed that several children had fallen ill.
They said the situation was affecting their education and future.
