The School Education Department of Tamil Nadu has announced disciplinary action against the headmaster of a Government High School in Korattur after a viral video showed Class IV students precariously cleaning an overhead water tank on the school premises. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety and appropriateness of assigning such tasks to young students.
The department recently allocated ₹1.9 crore for cleaning government schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts post-Cyclone Michaung. However, allegations from school faculty suggest that they had to spend personal funds on cleaning and repair work, highlighting challenges in the allocation and execution of funds.
The situation underscores the broader issue of infrastructure maintenance in government and government-aided schools, where teachers often bear the responsibility for resolving such matters. School Education Department authorities are now actively monitoring the cleaning efforts and ensuring school readiness.