Chamba, June 18 -- A comprehensive social audit of schools operating under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in Chamba district has uncovered significant shortcomings in infrastructure, student safety, basic amenities, governance, and educational quality, raising serious concerns about the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act in one of Himachal Pradesh's most backward districts.

The findings were presented during a public hearing held in Chamba town on Thursday, where more than 600 stakeholders, including parents, teachers, School Management Committee (SMC) members, local representatives, and education officials, participated in discussions on the strengths and weaknesses of the district's school education system.

The social...