‘Can’t study when it rains’: Kids in this Yavatmal village share study space with garlic, hula hoop

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“When it rains, the sound on the plastic roof is so loud that we can hardly study. In 2026, when schools are being made tech-enabled, this Yavatmal school continues to seek basic infrastructure to continue education. The story of this Yavatmal schoolAt least 21 students, between Classes 1 and 5, study at this government-run Zilla Parishad (primary school). The administrative approval for the construction of a new classroom was granted on January 30, 2026, by the previous Zilla Parishad CEO. Dhotre also said the district administration is compiling proposals for all unsafe school buildings so that repair and reconstruction work can be taken up on priority.