Goa, Oct. 12 -- The recent incidents at government schools in Goa, where a false ceiling collapsed injuring five students in Sanguem and a ceiling fan fell on a nine-year-old in Poriem, are not just isolated accidents. They are symptomatic of a deeper malaise afflicting the public education system in the state. These events have rightly sparked concern among parents and stakeholders about the safety and quality of infrastructure in government schools. However, the issue extends beyond just physical infrastructure; it is a reflection of the systemic neglect and apathy towards public education in Goa. The state, which should have been at the forefront of implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, seems to be lagging in providing...