Century-old schools in Mysuru face closure threat
The proposed merger of several historic schools in Mysuru has raised concerns among local organizations. The All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) argues that this move could lead to the closure of important educational institutions serving economically disadvantaged communities. They are calling for the government to withdraw the merger proposal and focus on preserving these heritage schools instead.
- ▪The Sri Krishnaraja Government School, established in 1918, is among the schools facing closure under the KPS Magnet School scheme.
- ▪AIDSO claims that merging these schools threatens access to education for underprivileged children.
- ▪The organization highlights that many old government schools lack adequate infrastructure and have been neglected for years.
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The Sri Krishnaraja Government School at B.B. Garden in Mysuru, established in 1918 by Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, is one of the heritage schools that is expected to be closed under the KPS Magnet School scheme. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The proposed merger of some of Mysuru’s oldest government schools, including an institution established during the reign of Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and another with nearly 150 years of history, has sparked opposition, with the All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) alleging that the move could lead to the closure of heritage schools serving children from economically weaker sections.The controversy centres around the State government’s plan to convert the Government Primary School at Gadichowka in Nanjumalige…
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