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Ashok Gehlot expressed deep sorrow over the Jhalawar school roof collapse that killed seven children. He emphasized the need for regular building inspections to prevent such accidents. The Rajasthan government has increased repair funds for schools and Anganwadis under development schemes. Five education officials have been suspended as investigations into the incident begin.

Key Points: Ashok Gehlot Demands Frequent Building Checks After Jhalawar Roof Collapse

  • Gehlot calls for continuous building audits to prevent tragedies
  • Rajasthan govt increases repair funds for schools and Anganwadis
  • Five education officials suspended over Jhalawar incident
  • CM Bhajanlal Sharma directs MLAs to prioritize building repairs
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Ashok Gehlot calls for frequent monitoring of buildings in Rajasthan after Jhalawar roof collapse

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot urges strict monitoring of government buildings after a school roof collapse in Jhalawar killed seven children.

"We cannot even imagine what the families of the children who died in this accident must be going through. - Ashok Gehlot"

Jaipur, July 27

In the wake of a school roof collapse incident in Jhalawar that left seven children dead and many other injured, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has urged authorities in the State to monitor government buildings frequently to ensure their fitness. He called the roof collapse incident" very tragic."

"This is a very tragic incident. We cannot even imagine what the families of the children who died in this accident must be going through... The question is not about which party's government is in power. If we remain vigilant and monitor continuously, such accidents can be prevented," Gehlot told ANI.

"If responsible officers and employees pay attention, such incidents can be avoided... I have heard that the Chief Minister will get all government buildings audited, which is a good thing, but the people of the state should have confidence that all officers and employees will act on the Chief Minister's words and monitor them. If they do so, it is a good thing, and monitoring is essential," He added.

The roof collapse happened at Piplodi Primary School in Jhalawar district on Friday morning.

Following the incident, the Rajasthan government has decided to prioritise the repair of dilapidated school buildings, government institutions, and Anganwadi centres across the state.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced that the permissible allocation under the Dang, Magra, and Mewat Regional Development Plan for the repair of government institutions, including school buildings and Anganwadi centres, would be increased from 15 per cent to 20 per cent.

Additionally, under the MLA Local Area Development Scheme (MLA-LAD), repair work can be undertaken for government institutions, school buildings, and Anganwadi centres constructed under any scheme, with recommendations allowed for works up to 20% of the annual allocation.

CM Sharma urged all MLAs to give top priority to recommending repair work for dilapidated and repairable government institutions, school buildings, and Anganwadi centres in their respective constituencies.

Five officials of the Education Department have been suspended as the investigation begins in the Rajasthan's Jhalawar school roof collapse case, said a senior official on Saturday.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate Gehlot ji's concern, why wasn't this monitoring done during his own tenure? Politicians always talk about safety after accidents happen. We need permanent solutions, not just statements.
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Aman W
The increased budget allocation is a good step, but where's the accountability? Every year crores are spent but buildings still collapse. We need transparent systems to track where the money actually goes.
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Nisha Z
My heart goes out to the families who lost their little ones 💔 As a teacher myself, I can't imagine the trauma. Schools should be the safest places for children. Hope this tragedy brings real change in infrastructure maintenance.
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Siddharth J
Suspending officials after the damage is done won't bring those children back. We need preventive measures - maybe involve IIT engineers for structural audits and use technology like drones for regular inspections.
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Kavya N
This isn't just about Rajasthan - across India our government buildings are in terrible condition. Maybe we should have a national safety audit mission with strict timelines. Children's lives are at stake!

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