Mysore/Mysuru, May 23 -- With a portion of the compound wall of the 150-year-old Government Maharaja Sanskrit Pathashala collapsing recently, raising fears of a major accident if immediate repairs are not taken up, the institution has submitted a proposal seeking Rs. 1 crore for urgent renovation works.

The historic school, established in 1868, has been grappling with several structural issues, including the collapse of a compound wall near the toilets, triggering serious safety concerns.

While renovation work on a few classrooms is already underway, officials say additional funds are required to restore the remaining portions of the campus.

Speaking to SOM, Principal Dr. Satyanarayana said, Public Works Department (PWD) has been repai...