School thik karo: Abhijeet Dipke targets neglect of government schools across India

Before leaving for his native village of Santuk Pimpri, Dipke alleged that government-run schools have remained neglected across states, regardless of which political party has been in power. The campaign is aimed at improving government schools in villages and bringing greater attention to their.

Dipke also questioned spending on political events and publicity while raising concerns about the condition of rural schools. He referred to large banners put up across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar during a Tiranga rally attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

What Happened

Dipke said the rally itself was a positive event but questioned the money spent on banners placed every 40–50 feet. He argued that some of those resources could instead have been used for schools and students in rural areas.

• By asking parents, village representatives and communities to inspect schools and raise questions, Dipke hopes the campaign will push authorities towards visible improvements.

• The ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign seeks to put these everyday problems at the centre of public discussion.

• Some have to walk long distances to reach school, while others study in institutions without reliable drinking water or toilets.

Key Details

According to Dipke, many children in villages continue to face basic barriers to education.

• Dipke pointed to new government buildings and asked why similar attention has not been given to schools in villages.

• The campaign comes with a wider question about how India prioritises public infrastructure.

• He has also called on village sarpanches to take responsibility for improving school infrastructure.

Why It Matters

Dipke had announced the nationwide campaign earlier this week and urged parents to conduct social audits of basic facilities in their local government schools.

What Reports Say

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