State-Wide School Safety Inspections Launched After Kerala Roof Collapse Incident
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- •Kerala government orders statewide school safety inspections from June 3 to June 5, 2026, following a roof collapse at Central High School, Attakulangara.
- •The collapsed structure housed the SSK district project office; no injuries were reported.
- •Director of General Education Asif K. Yusuf stated that fitness certificates are issued for structural safety, and no immediate action was taken post-incident.
- •Minister N. Samsudheen confirmed most schools had reopened for the 2026-27 academic year after resolving electrical wiring inspection delays.
- •The General Education Department has sought government clarification on policy regarding buildings within school campuses but not under its direct supervision.
- •A meeting with the Local Self-Government Department is planned to address structural safety concerns.
- •The inspections aim to reassess and ensure the safety of all school buildings across Kerala.
In the wake of a sudden roof collapse at Central High School, Attakulangara, in Thiruvananthapuram, the Kerala government has ordered a three-day statewide inspection of school buildings starting June 3, 2026. The initiative, spearheaded by District Education Officers (DEOs) and Assistant Education Officers (AEOs), aims to verify the structural fitness of all school buildings across the state.
