Seven-Year-Old Student Writes to Indian District Magistrate Demanding Repairs to School Route

‘Road leaves us hurt, uniforms dirty’: Class 1 girl asks Mau DM to fix school route

In a remarkable display of civic involvement, a seven-year-old student took the initiative to express her worries to officials about a dilapidated school road. She articulated how the road's poor state risked students' safety and led to messy uniforms. Responding to her earnest plea, District Magistrate Anand Vardhan ordered an immediate road assessment. Another peer had voiced similar concerns, compelling local authorities to prioritize child safety and initiate repairs soon.

By RAJEEV DIKSHIT