Shimla, June 19 -- A recent social audit of government schools under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in Chamba has revealed widespread deficiencies in infrastructure, basic amenities and student safety.

Researchers from Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) conducted a social audit of 342 of 1,636- approximately 20% - schools in Chamba district, including institutions in the remote tribal region of Bharmour.

The team from HPU is conducting comprehensive social audit on, state government's orders, across all the districts and the findings will be submitted to the state government after one month.

Randir Ranta, department of interdisciplinary studies, HPU, who led the social audit, presented the findings during a public hearing held in Chamb...