Girls From Villages Along Patiala-Rajpura Highway Dropping Out Due To Far-Away Schools: High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the issue of girls dropping out of school in the Patiala Highway area of Punjab due to a lack of accessible schools. The court highlighted the severe impact this situation has on the education and future prospects of these girls. It has called for immediate action from the state government to address the shortage of schools and improve infrastructure to ensure that all children have access to education. The court's intervention underscores the importance of addressing educational inequities and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to attend school.