Betwa River Crossing: Why These MP Students Risk Their Lives Every Day to Attend School
Nine students, including five girls, cross exposed concrete pillars daily after a viral video raised concerns over unsafe access to school.
- Nine students from Kakraua, Madhya Pradesh, risk their lives daily by hopping across concrete pillars on a Betwa river check dam to reach school, a route highlighted by a viral video sparking widespread outrage.
- Kakraua village offers education only up to Class 8, forcing students to seek higher grades elsewhere; the risky shortcut reduces their daily commute to around 1.5 km versus the 13 km road distance.
- Students hop across nearly 10 pillars spaced three to four feet apart, a route that becomes slippery during the monsoon; one student failed her final examinations earlier this year after missing school due to her height.
- Parents face a difficult choice, saying, "We have to work in the fields, so we can't drop our children off at school and back," forcing them to weigh their children's safety against education.
- Ahirwar stated, "I have written to higher authorities to find a solution soon," after visiting the spot; the village lies in the constituency of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
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NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Students Risking Lives to Cross Betwa River in MP's Vidisha, Seeks Report from State Govt
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to the NHRC, students from Kakraua village reportedly use the dangerous route because it reduces the travel distance from 13 kilometres by road to just 1.5 kilometres. As per reports, nine students, including five girls, cross the river in this manner every day. India News | NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Students Risking Lives to Cross Betwa River in MP's Vidisha, Seeks Report f…
A video from Vidisha district in Madhya Pradesh is rapidly going viral on social media. It shows schoolchildren crossing the Betwa River stop dam on foot to reach school. Following the video, the administration has promised to provide bicycles and build a temporary bridge.
Betwa river crossing: Why these MP students risk their lives every day to attend school
Children in Kakraua village risk their lives daily crossing a check dam to reach school. This dangerous shortcut significantly reduces their travel distance to the nearest higher secondary school. Parents face a difficult choice between their children's safety and their education. A viral video highlights the inadequate infrastructure and student safety concerns in the region. Authorities have been informed and are seeking a permanent solution f…
Children hop across dam on way to school in Madhya Pradesh, video sparks outrage
A video from Vidisha shows children crossing a stop dam over the Betwa river to reach school. The footage triggered outrage and pushed the administration to promise bicycles and a temporary bridge.
In MP village, kids risk lives every day, hop over dam pillars to reach school
Children in Vidisha district risk daily commutes across a river. They use concrete pillars to shorten their journey to school. This dangerous route avoids a much longer road trip to the nearest secondary facility. Parents face difficult choices between safety and education for their children. Authorities have been informed and are seeking a swift resolution.
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