Dang, April 12:
The hostel building for Janata Bidhyapeeth, under the Nepal Sanskrit University, is in urgent need of renovation.
The aging structure, along with outdated furnishings, has caused challenges for students living in the hostel.
According to student Udhyam Pokhrel, the deteriorating condition of the building poses a constant risk to their safety.
“The structures are old, and we fear they may collapse at any time. Besides, the building is not even resistant to minor environmental disturbances,” he stated.
Moreover, the presence of overgrown grass around the building has made the surroundings unpleasant, and signs of water seepage are evident on the walls.
The hostel, constructed back in 2049 BS, has completed thirty years of service. Former student Bhimlal Marasini reminisced that during his time in the hostel, the structures were not as dilapidated as they appear now.
Currently, eight students reside in the hostel. School Principal Yogaraj Sharma said the renovation process has commenced with support from the Indian Embassy.
A detailed project report has been sent to the Embassy, and there is assurance of budget allocation for the renovation in the upcoming fiscal year.
However, the school provides newly constructed residential facilities for school teachers.
This building, established just two years ago at Bijauri at a cost of approximately Rs 10 million, accommodates teachers who are not locals.
Principal Sharma said that the new structure was specifically built to address the accommodation challenges faced by teachers from outside the village, who often struggle to find rooms in rent.
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