Nagpur: The new academic session in Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) schools commenced on Monday under the “School Chale Hum” campaign. However, the opening day was overshadowed by concerns over poor infrastructure after NMC Commissioner Dr. Vipin Itankar found waterlogging and encroachment inside the premises of Sanjay Gandhi Hindi Primary School in Sanjay Nagar during an inspection.

During his visit, the Commissioner expressed displeasure over the condition of the school campus. Water had accumulated in parts of the premises, while the school playground was found to be affected by alleged encroachment. Dr. Itankar reportedly reprimanded the concerned officials and directed them to take immediate corrective measures.

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The condition of the school has raised concerns about student safety, especially on the very first day of the academic year when children returned to classrooms with expectations of a clean and secure learning environment.

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Residents and parents have alleged that the issues of poor drainage and encroachment have persisted for some time. They believe such problems should have been addressed before the reopening of schools to ensure the safety and convenience of students.

The school playground, intended for children’s recreational and physical activities, was found to be partially unusable due to the prevailing conditions. The incident has also raised questions about the preparedness of civic authorities ahead of the new academic session.

Following the Commissioner’s inspection and strong remarks, attention is now focused on how quickly the civic administration resolves the waterlogging issue, removes the encroachment, and restores a safe and functional campus for students.