Centre Approves Repair of 11 Government Schools in Dakshina Kannada under Samagra Shiksha
Mangalore: In response to an unstarred question raised by Dakshina Kannada MP, Captain Brijesh Chowta, in the Lok Sabha today, the Ministry of Education has confirmed central support for infrastructure repair in government schools affected by monsoon-related damage in Dakshina Kannada.
The Member of Parliament had sought details regarding reports of damage to over 290 schools due to heavy rains and urgent central assistance to address the same. He also urged for a fast-track mechanism to enable the reconstruction of school infrastructure in disaster-prone areas of coastal Karnataka.
In a reply to the un-starred question, the Ministry conveyed that 11 government schools in Dakshina Kannada have been approved for major repair works under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme during 2023–24 and 2024–25, as per the PRABANDH portal.
The Ministry of Education has reiterated that Samagra Shiksha provides flexibility to States to prioritise such interventions and seek central support based on need and urgency.
The Ministry has also issued guidelines and advisories, in coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), to promote disaster-resilient school infrastructure and ensure prompt restoration in affected areas.
Captain Brijesh Chowta remarked, “The Centre’s approval of repair works under Samagra Shiksha is a welcome step, but this is only a beginning. With over 290 schools damaged, I will continue to press for expanded support and accelerated approval for all affected schools in Dakshina Kannada.”
Captain Chowta has assured to raise the matter with the Ministry to ensure that the Centre expands the scope of assistance and expedites repairs for damaged schools across Dakshina Kannada.