Mon May 19 15:31:46 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The Tamil Nadu Primary School Teachers’ Federation has petitioned the Virudhunagar Collector regarding the poor condition of Karanendal Panchayat Union Middle School. Issues include the lack of a compound wall for the elementary school building, damaged flooring and dilapidated walls in the middle school building, a non-functional IT laboratory due to an unrepaired room, unreliable water supply affecting toilet access, and the inability of younger students to access the smart classroom because classes are separated. The federation is requesting a compound wall, repairs, a borewell for water, and the construction of additional buildings to consolidate all classes in one location.
**News Article:**
**Tamil Nadu Teachers Demand Improved Facilities at Karanendal School**
Virudhunagar, May 19, 2025 – The Tamil Nadu Primary School Teachers’ Federation has filed a petition with Virudhunagar Collector V.P. Jeyaseelan, highlighting the urgent need for improved infrastructure and basic amenities at the Karanendal Panchayat Union Middle School.
According to Selvaganesan, the federation’s district secretary, the elementary school building (grades 1-5) lacks a crucial compound wall, leaving the school vulnerable. The middle school building (grades 6-8), located along Narikudi Road, suffers from damaged flooring and dilapidated walls.
The federation also raised concerns about the school’s non-functional Information Technology Laboratory. Despite the Headmaster’s repeated requests to the Tiruchuli Block Development Officer to repair a dusty room for its establishment, no action has been taken.
Water scarcity is also a significant issue, particularly affecting adolescent girls’ access to functional toilet facilities. The federation is urging the authorities to sink a borewell on the school premises to ensure a reliable water supply.
Further complicating matters, the Smart Classroom, while present on the middle school campus, is inaccessible to students in grades 1-5 due to the physical separation of the elementary and middle school buildings. The federation’s petition calls for the construction of additional buildings to consolidate all eight classes on a single premises, allowing younger students to benefit from the modern learning technology.
The Federation emphasizes the adverse impact of these conditions on the overall teaching-learning process and urges immediate action to address these critical issues.
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