Athmallik, Dec 13: In a concerning situation, five different grades of students are currently being taught in a single classroom at Government Primary School in Titinga, located under Athmallik. The school, which has been operational since 1973, is struggling with a severe shortage of classrooms, with only 30 students enrolled this year.

Last year, the school faced significant damage when an old tree fell on the classroom buildings during a storm, destroying two of the classrooms. As a result, the remaining classes are being conducted in just one classroom, making it extremely difficult to manage students from multiple grades in a single space.

The classroom, which is also being used for office work and midday meal distribution, has become overcrowded. Teaching in such conditions is not only uncomfortable but also inefficient. The students are forced to study in cramped conditions, with only half attending classes at a time.

The situation has drawn attention from local villagers, who are urging the government to take swift action.

They have called on the District Education Officer (BEO) to address the issue and prioritize the reconstruction of the damaged school buildings. Despite the urgency of the matter, no substantial progress has been made, and the school’s condition remains critical.

Villagers are hopeful that the government will take necessary steps to ensure better educational facilities for these 30 students, who are currently studying in hazardous conditions.