Ludhiana, June 29 -- The new School of Eminence (SOE) campus at Kidwai Nagar has remained non-operational for more than a month despite being readied for academic use as it continues to await its official inauguration, compelling students to continue attending classes at the overcrowded Government School, Division No. 3.

The inauguration of the campus was scheduled for May 28 and was to be presided over by the chief minister. However, the event was deferred owing to his unavailability and is yet to be rescheduled. At the time, the district education department had deputed teachers to oversee arrangements for the proposed inauguration.

The campus comprises 40 classrooms and upgraded academic infrastructure aimed at providing improved lea...