Naxalbari, 26th April: Taking prompt action to address the water crisis faced by students, Maniram Gram Panchayat Pradhan Gautam Ghosh laid the foundation stone for a solar-powered pure drinking water project at Bengai Jote Primary School in Naxalbari.
Despite the presence of a tube well and a PHE tap, students had been suffering from water shortages during school hours due to a broken drinking water tap. Responding to a request from the school authorities, the Panchayat sanctioned the project at a cost of Rs 5.30 lakh from its fund.
Speaking at the event, Gautam Ghosh emphasized that the installation of the drinking water tank would significantly ease the water problems for the students. School headmaster Nripendra Nath Barman expressed his gratitude for the initiative, while students also shared their happiness over the new facility.