Ludhiana, April 13 -- In Mandi Jagraon stands the Government Primary Smart School-a school with a rich history dating back to 1906. But today, the century-old building, with deteriorating infrastructure, including crumbling walls, weak stairs, is demanding repair.

The condition of the building poses a serious safety threat to 163 children and the staff working.

All the students study in a single, crumbling room. To manage the crowd, the room has been divided into five makeshift sections. The school kitchen also operates in the same space, making the classrooms cramped. Despite the challenges, seven teachers are managing the operations and academic expectations of the enrolled children.

"There is only one room in use, and we've divided ...