When a project to provide better toilet facilities for students of a school needed more funds, the school’s headmaster stepped in and spent his own money.
Pon. Valluvan, Headmaster of Panchayat Union Primary School at Bathalapalli in Pernambut taluk, contributed ₹65,000 from his pocket to fund construction of modern toilets for the 205 students of the school. Funds to the tune of ₹1.96 lakh was allotted under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan to construct Indian toilets at the school.
The end result: the school has got modern toilets – a western and an Indian style toilet. In fact, the western style toilet has self wash system with a jet spray.
“The school already has Indian style toilets. Now, we have set up modern toilets and separate urinals with hand showers for the students,” Mr. Valluvansaid. The floors of the toilets have been laid with tiles. Additionally, drinking water facility has been created for the students. Collector S. A. Raman inaugurated the facilities at the school and appreciated Mr. Valluvan for his effort and contribution on Thursday.
