Collapse at School Gate Triggers Outcry in Rajasthan

A tragic incident unfolded in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, when a concrete slab holding up the main gate of a government senior secondary girls school collapsed. The accident resulted in the death of six-year-old Arbaz Khan as he waited to return home with his sister.

Arbaz's death marks the second school building-related tragedy in Rajasthan in a week, raising urgent safety concerns. The state government is mobilizing resources to assess and repair the structural integrity of schools, aiming for a Rs 150 crore initiative under disaster management funds, impacting 7,500 schools.

The shockwave of these events has prompted prominent leaders and officials to emphasize immediate and comprehensive actions. A statewide survey to assess school infrastructures is underway, with directives given to the Public Works and Child Development departments to report safety standards in educational facilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)