Sangrur, Sept. 14 -- The recent floods across the state resulted in damages to government school buildings worth over Rs.200 crore, according to a report of the education department.

The data compiled by officials mentions that 3,856 government schools were affected across the state for which Rs.206.68 crore is required for repair and restoration works. Besides, the block primary education offices (BPEOs) in 153 blocks have reported a loss of Rs.19.6 crore. This brings the estimated budget requirement to Rs.225.74 crore.

The worst-affected district is Amritsar where a loss of Rs.25.27 crore in 341 schools has been reported, followed by 314 schools in Hoshiarpur ( Rs.24.30 crore), 200 schools in Moga ( Rs.22.44 crore), 232 schools in Kap...