Ludhiana, Sept. 16 -- Even after the government gathered detailed reports of the damage caused due to floods to schools across the state and decided on the budget required for repairs, no financial help has reached the affected institutions. Left to manage on their own, many schools are conducting classes under leaking roofs and within crumbling walls, while others had moved students to verandas.

According to figures from the education department, 242 schools in the district reported flood-related damage. The estimated cost of repair for these institutions stands at Rs.614.86 lakh. In addition, 15 block primary education offices (BPEOs) have also reported damages, for which around Rs.101.09 lakh would be needed. Schools were instructed t...