KANPUR, Aug. 20 -- More than 200 students of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya residential school in Niyotani under Unnao's Hasanganj tehsil blocked the Mohan-Bangarmau road on Wednesday morning, alleging a shortage of teachers, poor-quality food and inadequate basic facilities. The students gathered at Mohan trisection and sat on the road, bringing traffic to a halt and causing a traffic jam on the busy stretch. The protesting students alleged that several subject teachers had not been posted at the school for years, affecting their studies. They claimed the teacher shortage had left their syllabus incomplete and blamed the authorities for failing to address the issue. They said the situation was affecting their education and future. The students also complained about the food served at the school, alleging that there was no proper arrangement for meals in the mess and that poor-quality food was served on several occasions. They further alleged inadequate water supply in the school and hostel. They claimed that several children had fallen ill because of the poor facilities and that proper treatment was not always available on time. They also alleged that several fans in the school were not working and that their basic problems had not been permanently addressed despite repeated complaints. School principal Vandana Tripathi, the district social welfare officer, and police and administrative officials reached the spot after being informed about the protest. They tried to persuade the students to end the protest and clear the road, but the students remained firm on their demands. The students said they would not end the protest unless the education minister was called to the spot and they were given an assurance that their problems would be resolved. The protest ended after three hours after officials assured the students that their issues would be addressed. Unnao district magistrate Ghanshyam Meena and superintendent of police Jai Prakash Singh later had breakfast with the students and assured them that their problems would be looked into....