Amaravati, February 11, 2026: Tribal ashram schools in Andhra Pradesh's agency areas face ongoing challenges from inadequate monitoring by officials. In Polavaram district's Rampachodavaram and Chinturu regions, headmasters, wardens, and staff often act without proper checks, affecting education, nutrition, and student health.
Recent cases show meals deviating from government menus, with poor hygiene in sourcing vegetables and snacks, and inconsistent teacher attendance as many commute from distant towns, leaving gaps in supervision.
A food poisoning outbreak at Devarapalli Tribal Ashram School hospitalised over 70 students after suspected contaminated meals, underscoring systemic welfare gaps. Local MLA surprise visits to schools like Rajavommangi revealed substandard food quality. Authorities from the Integrated Tribal Development Agency have pledged stricter penalties and stepped-up monitoring by assistant officers.
