The Uttarakhand government has released Rs 20 crore for the reconstruction and repair of schools damaged due to natural disasters. Many schools across the state are in a dilapidated condition, with plaster falling from ceilings and cracks in walls and foundations, putting students at risk. Following media reports highlighting the poor state of such schools, the government approved funds from the State Disaster Response Fund.
Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat stated that the damaged schools will be rebuilt in phases. Of the Rs 30 crore approved, Rs 20 crore has been released in the first phase. District Education Officers have been directed to complete repair and reconstruction work by March 2026 and submit utilization certificates to the Directorate of Education.
Under the current allocation, Tehri, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Almora, Nainital, and Pithoragarh have been granted Rs 2 crore each, while Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Rudraprayag, Champawat, and Bageshwar will receive Rs 1 crore each.
