Students Demand Tutors, Transport, Smart Classrooms and Safe Infrastructure
Bandipora, May 14: The Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery Training (ANMT) School in Bandipora is allegedly struggling with severe infrastructural and academic shortcomings, leaving students worried about the quality of education and training being provided at the institution.
Students and locals have raised serious concerns over the absence of basic facilities, shortage of teaching staff and poor administrative support at the school, which plays a crucial role in preparing healthcare workers for the district.
According to students, the institution presently lacks a dedicated tutor for Pharmacology, affecting regular academic sessions and creating gaps in professional learning. They said several classes are being managed by deputed staff from the District Hospital Bandipora and the ISM Department instead of permanent faculty members.
The students further alleged that the school bus remains parked at the CMO Office premises without a driver, while another Bolero vehicle belonging to the institution is reportedly being used for official purposes at the CMO office. They said transportation issues continue to affect students, especially those coming from far-off areas.
Apart from academic concerns, students also complained about the absence of smart boards and modern teaching facilities in classrooms, saying nursing students deserve updated learning infrastructure in line with present-day educational standards.
The school ground, according to students, remains submerged during rains, creating inconvenience and safety risks. They also demanded proper fencing around the institution to ensure security and protection of the campus.
“We are pursuing a professional healthcare course, but unfortunately the institution lacks even the basic facilities needed for proper learning and training,” several students said while requesting the authorities to intervene immediately.
The students and locals have appealed to the District Administration and Health Department to look into the issues and provide adequate teaching staff, transportation facilities, smart classrooms, fencing and other necessary infrastructure for the smooth functioning of the institution.
They said improving facilities at the ANMT School Bandipora is essential for strengthening healthcare education and ensuring better future opportunities for aspiring nursing students in the district. (KNS)