Kerala Teen’s Family Promised New Home After Campus Electrocution Tragedy

Fast Summary

• Incident: Mithun, a 13-year-old student from Thevalakkara Boys High School in Kollam district, Kerala, died last month after being electrocuted by a live wire on his school premises.
• Response: Kerala General Education Minister V. Sivankutty laid the foundation stone for a new house for Mithun’s family on Sunday.
• project Details:

– The house will be built in the family’s locality, under the Kerala Scouts and Guides initiative.
– It will have three bedrooms and amenities spanning 1,000 sq. ft., costing ₹20 lakh.
– Construction is expected to be completed within four months.

• Financial Support:

– ₹10 lakh each from the State government and Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).
– ₹11 lakh from the Kerala School teachers’ Association (KSTA).
– ₹3 lakh from the General Education department.

• Educational Commitment: Mithun’s brother’s educational expenses will be fully covered by the General Education department.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The government’s proactive measures following an unfortunate incident demonstrate its commitment to supporting affected families. While providing financial aid and building housing are essential humanitarian efforts, this serves as an opportunity for authorities to further address infrastructure safety concerns on school campuses across Kerala.Opposition criticism highlights gaps that need addressing to ensure similar tragedies can be prevented in future. This event should catalyze holistic safety reform within public education facilities statewide.

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