Hyderabad, Aug.13 (NSS): Minister for BC Welfare and Transport Ponnam Prabhakar has ordered the conduct of medical examinations for all the students studying in BC, SC, ST, Minority and Gurukul schools in Telangana.
Terming the death of two Gurukul students in Jagtial district as unfortunate, the Minister said the State government is taking all precautionary measures to ensure that the incidents that happened in Jagtial district are not repeated, and to ensure that hostels and classrooms are clean.
In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Ponnam Prabhakar informed that against the backdrop of the increasing incidence of seasonal diseases during the rainy season, he had advised the officials to take precautionary measures for the students studying in the Gurukula School without any problems.
“Water tanks should be cleaned in every gurukula school and precautions should be taken regarding drinking water,” he said.
The Minister stated that even if any student is unwell, treatment should be given under the supervision of ANM and the height and weight of the child should be checked regularly and the details should be recorded.
Besides providing good quality nutrition to the students, proper precautions should be taken while cooking the food, Ponnam advised.
The officials were also advised to educate the children about the cleanliness of the environment, classroom and hostel room and conduct tests like hemoglobin and vitamin-D for the children. Also, the principals of Gurukula School have been instructed to keep the school premises clean.
Minister Ponnam further stated that the Collectors of all the districts should be vigilant and monitor the gurukula schools in their respective areas from time to time to avoid a repeat of the incidents that happened in Peddapur Social Welfare School of Metpalli mandal of Jagtial district, where two students died after experiencing severe stomach pain.
