CJP asks education ministers six questions on government school infrastructure, teacher vacancies

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder and convenor Abhijeet Dipke has written an open letter to education ministers across states, seeking answers on the condition of government schools, teacher vacancies, funding and digital infrastructure.

The letter comes amid CJP's ongoing 'School Thik Karo' campaign, under which its leaders and volunteers are visiting government schools to assess their facilities.

Six questions on government schools

Dipke questioned whether government schools across India have adequate basic facilities such as safe drinking water, functional toilets, classrooms and benches.

He asked state education ministers to provide data on:

• The number of government schools renovated in the past five years and those currently requiring repairs or complete renovation.
• The number of sanctioned teaching posts, filled positions and existing vacancies.
• Funds allocated to government schools over the past five years and the amount actually spent.
• The additional number of government schools required to provide children reasonable access to quality education.
• Non-teaching duties assigned to government school teachers.
• The number of schools with adequate computers, digital learning facilities, functional toilets and sports infrastructure.

Dipke said access to basic educational facilities should not depend on a child's location or financial background.

“We hope your ministry will make this information public and take urgent steps to ensure that no child is denied a dignified education because of inadequate infrastructure,” the letter said.

'School Thik Karo' campaign

The questions were raised as part of CJP's 'School Thik Karo' campaign, launched on August 15. Dipke began the campaign by visiting a government school in Santuk Pimpri village in Maharashtra's Hingoli district.

The organisation said its volunteers would continue visiting schools despite facing challenges, including being denied entry at some institutions.

CJP announces September 5 march

CJP has also announced a peaceful march from India Gate to Delhi Police headquarters on September 5.

According to the organisation, the march will involve families of deceased NEET candidates and people who were allegedly subjected to police action during the July 20 'Sansad Chalao' protest.

CJP has alleged that the government has not fulfilled commitments it made on July 25, including assurances concerning FIRs against students and protesters and compensation for families of deceased NEET candidates.

The organisation said the September 5 march would seek accountability for those commitments while continuing to raise issues concerning students and public education.