Greaterkashmir iconGreaterkashmirAug 31, 2026 ~1 min source read

48 years on, Bandipora school still struggles for a proper building

Young children are forced to study inside a single cramped room right above a stinking cowshed in the uphill village of Zaban Chuntimulla in north Kashmir's Bandipora district. We fall sick every day." Another young female student pointed out the severe lack of space and basic hygiene.

48 years on, Bandipora school still struggles for a proper building

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Young children are forced to study inside a single cramped room right above a stinking cowshed in the uphill village of Zaban Chuntimulla in north Kashmir's Bandipora district.

We fall sick every day." Another young female student pointed out the severe lack of space and basic hygiene.

We just want to say that we need a proper school." A resident, Ashiq Ahmad Lone, stood outside the old structure while directing his anger at the authorities.

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Young children are forced to study inside a single cramped room right above a stinking cowshed in the uphill village of Zaban Chuntimulla in north Kashmir's Bandipora district. We fall sick every day." Another young female student pointed out the severe lack of space and basic hygiene. We just want to say that we need a proper school." A resident, Ashiq Ahmad Lone, stood outside the old structure while directing his anger at the authorities.

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  • He pointed to the official signboard showing the school opened in 1978.
  • Ahmad noted the landlord rented the space for just two rupees back then, and no...

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On the ground floor, cattle are tied in a dark shed. Right above them, students sit on a simple green floor mat. They lack basic desks and must share just one room for multiple classes.

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