Srinagar, Sep 22: The Government has proposed relocation of Government High School Wussan Kangan after confirming that its existing premises fall within the proposed alignment for four-laning of the National Highway.
The issue was raised by Kangan MLA Mian Mehar Ali through an unstarred question in the Assembly, seeking details about the safety of students and staff, the highway expansion and plans for construction of a new school building.
In its reply, the Government said the school is currently situated alongside the National Highway, exposing the premises to road and traffic-related hazards. However, it said that necessary safety measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.
The Government further confirmed that the existing school structure falls within the proposed alignment for four-laning of the National Highway.
According to the reply, five kanals and four marlas of Kahcharie land has been identified in the same vicinity for construction of a new school building.
The Government said a decision has already been taken at the District Administration level to relocate the school. A double-storey school building at the identified site has been proposed under the SASCI scheme.
Meanwhile, construction of an Additional Classroom (ACR), Headmaster’s Room, Boundary Wall and Library Room has been taken up during the current financial year under the Samagra Shiksha Plan.
