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________________________EXECUTIVE SUMMARY________________________
INTRODUCTION:
North-East India is the land of Red River, Blue Mountains and Green Valleys. Circumscribed
nestle in the Eastern Himalayas this region is abundant in Natural Beauty, Wild life, Flora &
Fauna and its colourful people. The region comprises of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya,
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and the latest inclusion is Sikkim.
Some part of Goalpara district of Assam and its bordering East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya
are the areas where the recent ethnic clash between Garos and Rabhas occurred. Both
Goalpara district ofAssam and East Garo Hills of Meghalaya have a sizeable population of Garos
and Rabhas.
ABOUT GOALPARA DISTRICT OF ASSAM:
Goalpara is situated at the bank of famous "Brahmaputra". It is approximately 113 km from
Dispur/Guwahati, the capital city of Assam. As of 2001 India census Goalpara had a population
of 822306. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Goalpara has an average
literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female
literacy is 64%. In Goalpara, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Goalpara is mostly
inhabited by the people belonging to the Rajbongshi community. Once it was a princely state
ruled by the Rajbongshi/Koch Rajbonghshi kings. Presently, the royal family resides in Goalpara
itself. The widely spoken language is Gaolpariya, a dilect of Assamese language. But along with
the Goalpariya, people also speak other dialects of Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Garo, Rabha, etc.
But most of the people use Goalpariya as a common language for daily transaction and
communication.
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ABOUT EAST GARO HILLS DISTRICT OF MEGHALAYA:
East Garo Hills is an administrative district in the state of Meghalaya in India. The district
headquarters are located at Williamnagar. The district occupies an area of 2603 km² and has a
population of 247,555 (as of 2001). The East Garo Hills district was formed in 1976, after the
erstwhile Garo Hills district of Meghalaya was re-organised with a view to bringing the
administration closer to the people.
The district headquarter was christened as Williamnagar after the name of Captain Williamson
A. Sangma, the founder Chief Minister of the State of Meghalaya. Williamnagar is located on
the vast plain lands along the bank of the Simsang River, at Simsanggre. These plain lands are in
a sense historical as the Garos made their last major resistance to the British intrusion into Garo
Hills during the year 1837. The legendary Garo leader Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma was felled
by the British, in skirmish, at Chisobibra, quite close to Wiliamnagar, on 12 December 1837.
DELEGATION OF ASSAM STAE COMMISSIONN FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS:
The Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights had sent a delegation comprising of
two consultants, Mr. Chandan Barman and Ms. Urmimala Sengupta, on January 21, 2011 to the
relief camps of ethnic conflict (Garos and Rabhas) of Goalpara District of Assam to find out the
living condition including food, health, hygiene of the children. On January 21, 2011 the
delegation after reaching Goalpara Town at 12 noon did meet with Deputy Commissioner of
Goalpara District. The Deputy Commissioner, Mr. P.K. Goswami, briefed about the then
scenario of the conflict and assured full assistance and cooperation to the delegation.
After meeting with DC, the delegation moved for to visit the relief camps. The Deputy
Commissioner deputed one officer to accompany the delegates. The delegates with the
deputed officer visited five camps on the first day. On the second day with the help of Mr.
Kamal Nath, deputed by District Authority, the delegation visited 15 relief camps in the district.
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On the third day, the delegates also visited 3 relief camps. Within three days the delegates
visited 23 relief camps in Goalpara District of Assam bordering East Garo Hills District of
Meghalaya.
Following are the relief camps visited by the delegates of Assam State Commission For Protection of Child Rights.
1. Dhekiabari LP School Relief Camp
2. Guria Hirapara LP School Relief Camp
3. Gonagri LP School Relief Camp
4. Bamunipanikhowa LP School Relief Camp
5. Chenimari LP School Relief Camp
6. Jhira High School Relief Camp
7. Puthimari LP School Relief Camp
8. Khamari LP School Relief Camp
9. Bongaon LP School Relief Camp
10. Sarakpara LP School Relief Camp
11. Kalajhar LP School Relief Camp
12. Nibari MV School Relief Camp
13. Nakatipara LP School Relief School
14. Nagarpara Kholaguri LP School Relief Camp
15. Maju Bargum Mahila Samity Relief Camp
16. Gyandhani Puthibharal Relief Camp
17. Goraimari LP School Relief Camp
18. Ghorapota LP School Relief Camp
19. Garochencha LP School Relief Camp
20. Chotomatia Community Hall Relief Camp
21. Chasapani LP School Relief Camp
22. Beldangpara LP School Relief Camp
23. Nayapara Rabhapara LP School Relief Camp
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DEFINITION & ABREVIATION:
Child: Child means a person who has not attained the age of 18 years.
Camp: Camp means relief camps of Goalpara district of Assam opened after the outbreak of ethnic class between the Garos and the Rabhas.
Student: Student means an inmate of relief camp who will be appearing in the forth coming HSLC and HS Exams under SEBA or AHSEC or MBOSE.
Commission: Commission means Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
DC: DC means Deputy Commissioner of Goalpara District of Assam.
District Authority: District Authority means DC and his designated officials.
ASCPCR: Assam State Commission for Protection of Childs Rights
HSLC: High School Leaving Certificate.
HS: Higher Secondary.
SEBA: State Education Board of Assam
AHSEC: Assam Higher Secondary Education Council
MBOSE: Meghalaya Board of School Education
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GENERAL OBSERVATIONS OF THE COMMISSION
A considerable number of children (253 in total) sheltered in the relief camps of Goalpara
districts are candidates of forthcoming board (Secondary Education Board of Assam &
Meghalaya Board of secondary Education) and Council (Assam Higher Secondary Education
Council). In most cases these children have either lost their books or due to lack of proper study
environment they are not in a position to prepare for the forthcoming examinations.
Food including milk, cereals, and soybeans are been provided to all the children sheltered in the
relief camps of Goalpara district.
Drinking water is been provided by PHE department in most of the relief camps, in some relief
camps where PHE water supply has not reached tube wells have been installed by the district
administration.
Medical team consisting of doctors and malaria workers make daily visits and conduct checkups
of all the inmates including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMISSION
Out of the total 253 children who are candidates of the forthcoming board and council exams 141 of
them are affiliated to Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) and 112 of these
children are affiliated to Secondary Education Board of Assam & Assam Higher Secondary
Education Council. In the best interest of these children the appropriate authority should make
immediate arrangements to provide study materials and ensure proper environment so that
the students of forth coming Board & Council Exams can prepare themselves. Assam
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Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately, so that those
affiliated under MBOSE can appear in their exams.
To heal the trauma faced by these children during the conflict and to ensure that scars of this
ethnic clash do not leave a negative impact on the impressive and evolving mind of these
children child psychiatrists and child counsellors should be included in the medical team which
visits these relief camps daily.
Sanitation facilities are to be improved immediately with necessary arrangement of closed
bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
As a significant number of relief camps are run either in the school buildings or in the school
premises of the district, this has lead to disruption of regular classes. The Government of Assam
should immediately take necessary measures to ensure safe return of the inmates or take any
other appropriate measures so that classes can be resumed at the earliest in these schools.
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CAMPWISE FINDINGS AND OBSERVATION OF ASSAM STATE COMMISSION FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS:
1. DHEKIABARI LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP:
As per District Administration Report when the camp was opened it sheltered 122 inmates of
Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya as well as Assam, out of which 23 inmates are
children and all of them are male. During the visits of the Commission, the delegates were
reported that presently there are 50 inmates in the camp, out of which only 17 inmates are
children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
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In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
2. GURIA HIRAPARA LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
As per District Administration Report when the Guria Hirapara LP camp was opened it
sheltered 203 inmates of Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya, out of which 89 inmates
were children (34 Female and 55 Male). During the visits of the Commission, the delegates
were reported that presently there are 140 inmates in the camp.
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FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
2 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under MBOSE. However, conflict induced
displacement has left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam
Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
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3. GONAGRI LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
As per District Administration Report when the Gonagri LP School camp was opened it
sheltered 218 inmates of Garo Community of
Assam, out of which 59 inmates were children (24
Female and 35 Male). During the visits of the
Commission, the delegates were reported that
presently there are 229 inmates in the camp, out
of which only 63inmates are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the
following findings:
13 & 11 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC and HS Final year Exam under Meghalaya
Board of School Education and 1 student will appear in HSLC under SEBA, Assam. However,
conflict induced displacement has left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming
exams.
Food and drinking water facility is been provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
Children at relief camp
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming Exams.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
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4. BAMUNIPANIKHOWA LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
Bamunipanikhowa LP School is located at
approximately 51 km East of Goalpara Town. As
per District Administration Report when the
camp was opened it sheltered 731 inmates of
Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya and
Assam, out of which 270 inmates were children
(128 Female and 142 Male). During the visits of
the Commission, the delegates were reported
that presently there are 799 inmates in the
camp, out of which only 283 inmates are
children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
12 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under SEBA and 15 students will appear
in HSSLC final. 1 student is a HSLC candidate under MBOSE. However, conflict induced
displacement has left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
Food is been provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including children.
Drinking water facility is not adequate.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct
routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children at Bamunipanikhowa Relief Camp
Relief Camp under the Vigilance of Security Personnel
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Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming Exams.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
5. CHENIMARI LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
As per District Administration Report when the Chenimari LP School camp was opened it
sheltered 610 inmates of Rabha Community from Meghalaya and from within Assam, out of
which 233 inmates were children (117 male and 116 female). During the visits of the
Commission, the delegates were reported that presently there are 610 inmates. 566 inmates
are from Meghalaya and 44 are from within Assam. No inmates have been reported to have left
the camp.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
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Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
6. JHIRA HIGH SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
As per District Administration Report when the Jhira LP School camp was opened it sheltered
103 inmates of Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya, out of which 40 inmates were
children (16 Female and 24 Male). During the visits of the Commission, the delegates were
reported that presently there are 110 inmates in the camp, out of which only 42 are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
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2 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under Meghalaya Board of School
Education. However, conflict induced displacement has left them with little option of appearing
in their forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam
Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
7. PUTHIMARI LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
Puthimari LP School is located at a distance of approximately 35km from Goalpara Town. As per
District Administration Report when this relief camp was opened it sheltered 1203 inmates of
Garo Community, from within Assam out of which 308 were male children and 279 were female
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children. During the visits of the Commission, the delegates were reported that presently 750
inmates are in the camp, out of which only 292 inmates are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates.
Sanitation facility is found to be very poor.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
8. KHAMARI LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
Khamari LP School is situated at a distance of 32 kms from Goalpara district. As per District
Administration Report when the Khamari LP School camp was opened it sheltered 4115
inmates of Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya, out of which 521 were male and 694
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were female children. During the visits of the Commission, the delegates were reported that
presently 903 inmates are in the camp, out of which only 360 are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
12 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under Meghalaya Board of School
Education and 3 students will appear in HSSLC Final year. However, conflict induced
displacement has left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
3 babies were born in this relief camp. But no especial care has been provided to the new borns
and their mothers.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Shibir Kumar Rabha & Runtu Rabha Born in Relief Camp
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Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Government should form a special medical team, which should consist of at least 1
woman doctor/ medical worker who can take especial medical care for the pregnant
women and new born babies
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam
Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
9. BONGAON LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
As per District Administration Report when the Bongaon LP School camp was opened it
sheltered 1409 inmates of Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya, out of which 241 were
children (115 male children and 126 female children). During the visits of the Commission, the
delegates were reported that presently 1069 inmates are sheltered in the camp, out of which
only 215 are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
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During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
18 and 5 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC and HS Exam respectively under
Meghalaya Board of School Education and 1 student will appear in HSLC under SEBA, Assam.
However, conflict induced displacement has left them with little option of appearing in their
forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students of Meghalaya
the Assam Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart
immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
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10. SARAKPARA LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
As per District Administration Report when the Sarakpara LP School camp was opened it
sheltered 1908 inmates of Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya, out of which 363 were
male and 347 were female children. During the visit of the Commission, the delegates were
reported that presently 296 inmates are in the camp, out of which only 115 are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
16 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under Meghalaya Board of School
Education and 12 HSSLC Final years under MBOSE. However, conflict induced displacement has
left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
No sweaters been provided to children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with
their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Toilets at relief camp
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Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students of Meghalaya
the Assam Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart
immediately.
Woolens for children to be provided immediately.
Sanitation facility is to be improved immediately with necessary arrangement of closed
bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
11. KALAJHAR LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
Kalajhar LP School is located at a distance of approximately 41 km East of Goalpara Town. As
per District Administration Report when the camp was opened it sheltered 468 inmates of
Rabha Community of Meghalaya and Assam, out of which 201 were children (102 Female and
99 Male). During the visits of the Commission, the delegates were reported that presently 308
inmates are in the camp, out of which only 134 are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
7 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under Meghalaya Board of School
Education and 1 HSSLC Final year under MBOSE. However, conflict induced displacement has
left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
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No sweaters been provided to children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students of
Meghalaya, the Assam Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya
Counterpart immediately.
Woolens for children to be
provided immediately.
Sanitation and drinking
water facility are to be
improved immediately
with necessary
arrangement of closed
bathrooms for adolescent
girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
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12. NIBARI MV SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
Nibari MV School is located under Kukurkata Police Station, approximately 65 km from
Goalpara Town bordering Meghalaya. As per District Administration Report when the camp was
opened it sheltered 2860 inmates of Rabha Community of Meghalaya, and Assam. The
delegates of the Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights after reaching the
Nibari MV School Camp interacted with in- charge of the Camp Mr. Amulya Kumar Rabha as
well as the inmates of the camp. The camp is occupied by the people of Rabha Community fled
from 11 villages both from Assam and Meghalaya after losing their houses. Following are the
names of villages including the number of inmates under the heads male, female and minors.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
Out of total 1895 inmates, 678 are males while 736 are female and 481 are listed as children.
50 numbers of students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam and 16 & 11 numbers of
students will appear in the HSSLC 1st year and 2nd year Exam respectively. However, as their
houses were burnt during the ethnic class, they have lost all their study materials. As a result
they are uncertain whether to appear in
the forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water is being provided
to all the inmates of this relief camp
including minors/children.
All the inmates were found to take shelter
in the Nibari MV School Building and have
been provided with blankets. In addition
Water Facility in Relief Camp
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children below the age of 6 years have been provided with sweaters. However, no special
bedding arrangements have been provided for the inmates including the children.
Regular medical checkups of all the inmates including the children are being done. Children
under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
Sanitation arrangement was found to be poor. No arrangement for closed bathroom has been
made.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials to the students of forth coming HSLC and
HSSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam Government to take up the
matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Government to ensure proper environment for study to all the students of forth coming
examination forthwith.
Sanitation facility is to be improved immediately with necessary arrangement of closed
bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
13. NAKATIPARA LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
Nakatipara LP School is located at
approximately 45 km South East of
Goalpara Town. As per District
Administration Report when the camp was
opened it sheltered 258 inmates of Rabha
Community who fled from Meghalaya and
In Conversation with Relief Camp Inmates
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6 inmates were from Assam, out of which 116 were children (51 female and 65 male). During
the visits of the Commission, the delegates were reported that presently there are 209 inmates
in the camp, out of which only 90 are children (55 male and 35 female).
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
6 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under Meghalaya Board of School
Education and 2 students are pursuing HSSLC First year. However, conflict induced
displacement has left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam
Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
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Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
14. NAGARPARA KHOLAGURI LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
As per District Administration Report when the Nagarpara Kholaguri LP School relief camp was
opened it sheltered 68 inmates of Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya, out of which 15
were male children and 9 were female children. During the visits of the Commission, the
delegates were reported that presently 94 inmates are in the camp, out of which only 32
inmates are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
2 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under Meghalaya Board of School
Education and 1 student will appear in HSSLC Final. However, conflict induced displacement has
left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
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Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam
Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
15. MAJU BARGUM MAHILA SAMITY RELIEF CAMP
Maju Bargum Mahila Samity is located at a distance of about 45 km East from Goalpara Town.
As per District Administration Report when the camp was opened it sheltered 163 inmates of
Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya, out of which 41 were female and 32 were male
children. During the visits of the Commission, the delegates were reported that no have left the
camp. In fact the total number has increased to 207.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
1 student Shri Dhaneswar Rabha will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under SEBA. The
delegates found the student enthusiastic for appearing in the exam however, conflict induced
displacement has left him with little option.
Food which includes dal, rice, soybean etc. are been provided to all the inmates of this relief
camp. Baby food which includes milk, cereals are been provided to infants.
Drinking water facility is poor.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
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No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
The Commission also came across a 8 months pregnant woman, who is been administered
vitamins and necessary medicines.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary
napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent girls
and women have to compromise with their
personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the
Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam
Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Government should form a special medical team, which should consist of at least 1
woman doctor/ medical worker who can take especial medical care for the pregnant
women and new born babies.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
16. GYANDHAINI PUTHIBHARAL RELIEF CAMP
Gyandhaini Puthibharal relief camp is located at a distance of about 40 km East from Goalpara
Town. As per District Administration Report when the camp was opened it sheltered 312
inmates belonging to Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya, out of which 108 were
8 Months pregnant Mrs. Ruhita Rabha
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female and 89 male children. During the visits of the Commission, the delegates were reported
that presently there are 131 inmates in the camp, out of which 91 are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
4 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under Meghalaya Board of School
Education and 2 students are pursuing HSSLC First year. However, conflict induced
displacement has left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of
study materials and ensure
proper environment for
study to the students of
forth coming HSLC Exam. In
Child having her meal in relief camp
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the interest of the students the Assam Government to take up the matter with its
Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
17. GORAIMARI LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
Gogaimari LP School is located at a
distance of approximately 7 km from
Goalpara Town. The inmates of this
camp are Rabhas, Bengalis and others
Community who fled from nearby
villages of Goal Para District. During
the visit of the Commission, the
delegates were reported that
presently there are 71 inmates, out of
which 32 are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
3 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under SEBA and 1 student will appear in
HS Final. It has been reported that one voluntary organization had come forward to help the
student and shifted them from relief camp for ensuring them safe and secured environment for
their study. However their whereabouts are not known to their families.
Children at Goraimari Relief Camp
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Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine
medical checkups of all the inmates.
Sanitation facility is found to be very poor.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate steps need to be taken to find out the whereabouts of the children.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
Poor State of Sanitation
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18. GHORAPOTA LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
Ghorapota LP School is located at approximately 51 km East of Goalpara Town. As per District
Administration Report when the camp was opened it sheltered 493 inmates of Rabha
Community who fled from Meghalaya, out of which 182 inmates were children (82 Female and
100 Male). During the visits of the Commission, the delegates were reported that presently
there are 292 inmates in the camp, out of which only 105 inmates are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
6 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under Meghalaya Board of School
Education and 2 students are pursuing HSSLC First year. However, conflict induced
displacement has left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team and malaria workers conduct routine medical checkups of all the inmates
including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
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Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam
Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
19. GAROCHENCHA LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
Garochencha LP School is located at a distance of
approximately 31 km from Goalpara Town. The
relief camp opened on January 8, 2011 and it
sheltered 423 families consisting of 2856 inmates
belonging to Garo Community who fled from
Assam. Due to space constraint some of them
took shelter in the nearby Church and school field
in makeshift dingy dwellings made of canvas
During the visits of the Commission, the
delegates were reported that presently 13
families consisting of 62 inmates are leaving the
camp for their own houses.
20. CHOTOMATIA COMMUNITY HALL RELIEF CAMP
Chotomatia Community Hall is located at
approximately 50 km South East of Goalpara
Town. When the camp was originally opened
on January 5, 2011 it sheltered 370 inmates of
Rabha Community who fled from Meghalaya,
Inmates leaving relief camp for their homes
Inmates at Hatimura Sub Camp
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out of which 157 were children. Due to space constraint some of the inmates were kept in
nearby Hatimura Primary School During the visits of the Commission, the delegates were
reported that presently 302 inmates are in the camp, out of which 124 are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
3 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under Meghalaya Board of School
Education. However, conflict induced displacement has left them with little option of appearing
in their forth coming exams.
Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
minors/children.
A medical team consisting of two doctors and two malaria workers were conducting routine
medical checkups of all the inmates including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
Medical Team Conducting Routine Check ups
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study to the
students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam Government to
take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
21. CHASAPANI LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
Chasapani L.P School is located approximately 37 km South of Goalpara Town. The delegates of
the Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights after reaching the School Camp
interacted with the inmates of the camp. The camp is occupied by the people of Rabha
Community who fled from Meghalaya. When the camp was first opened on 5th January, 2011
there were 310 inmates, out of which 154 were children. (Male 48, Female 106). During the
visits of the Commission, the delegates were reported that 205 inmates are in the camp. The
Commission was informed that the rest of the inmates have left for their homes due to return
of normalcy in their area.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
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2 students (one each) will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam and HSSLC exams under
Meghalaya Board of School Education. However, conflict induced displacement has left them
with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
Food is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including minors/children. However
drinking water facility was found to be in a poor state, the inmates complained of foul smell in
their drinking water.
Regular medical checkups of all the inmates including the children are being provided. Children
under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
Sanitation arrangement was found to be poor. No arrangement for closed bathroom has been
made.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study to the
students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam Government to
take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
22. BELDANG PARA LP SCHOOL
Beldang Para L.P School is located approximately 54 km South of Goalpara Town. The delegates
of the Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights after reaching the School Camp
interacted with the inmates of the camp. The camp is occupied by the people of Rabha
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Community fled from Meghalaya. When the camp was fist opened on 4th January, 2011 there
were 900 inmates, out of which 392 were children. (187 male and 205 female) During the visits
of the Commission, the delegates found 315 inmates in the camp, out of which 105 are
children. The Commission was informed that the rest of the inmates have left for their homes.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
5 numbers of students will appear in the
forth coming HSLC Exam under
Meghalaya Board of School Education.
However, conflict induced displacement
has left them with little option of
appearing in the forth coming exam.
Food and drinking water is being
provided to all the inmates of this relief
camp including minors/children.
Regular medical checkups of all the
inmates including the children are being provided. Children under the age of 5 years have been
vaccinated.
Sanitation arrangement was found to be poor. No arrangement for closed bathroom has been
made.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
Children in Relief Camp
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study to the
students of forth coming HSLC Exam. In the interest of the students the Assam Government to
take up the matter with its Meghalaya Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation facility is to be improved immediately with necessary arrangement of closed
bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
24.NAYAPARA RABHAPARA LP SCHOOL RELIEF CAMP
As per District Administration Report when the Nayapara Rabhapara LP relief camp was opened
it sheltered 352 inmates of Rabha Community, most of them who fled from Meghalaya. Out of
352, 140 inmates were children (63 Female and 77 Male). During the visits of the Commission,
the delegates were reported that presently there are 240 inmates in the camp, out of which 86
are children.
FINDINGS OF THE COMMISSION:
During the visit, the Commission observed the following findings:
2 students will appear in the forth coming HSLC Exam under MBOSE and 2 students, one each,
will appear in the HS Exam under AHSEC & MBOSE respectively. However, conflict induced
displacement has left them with little option of appearing in their forth coming exams.
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Food and drinking water facility is being provided to all the inmates of this relief camp including
children.
Medical team conducts routine medical checkups of all the inmates including the children.
Children under the age of 5 years have been vaccinated.
No arrangement for closed bathroom has been provided.
In the absence of necessary materials like sanitary napkins, hygienic cloths etc., the adolescent
girls and women have to compromise with their personal hygiene.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Following are the recommendations of the Commission:
Immediate arrangements of study materials and ensure proper environment for study
to the students of forth coming HSLC & HS Exams. In the interest of the students of
Meghalaya, the Assam Government to take up the matter with its Meghalaya
Counterpart immediately.
Sanitation and drinking water facility are to be improved immediately with necessary
arrangement of closed bathrooms for adolescent girls.
Sanitary napkins/ clean cloths should be made an integral part of relief materials.
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Number of Children when the Camp opened and the number of Children as on January 23, 2011
Total number of children when the camps ware opened: 6111
Total number of children as on January 23, 2011: 3143
Sl.
No
Name of Relief
Camps
Total No. of Children
when the camp
opened
Total No. of Children as on
January 23, 2011
1 Bongaon LP
School
241` 215
2 Khamari LP School 1215 360
3 Bamunipanikhowa
LP School
270 283
4 Sarakpara LP
School
710 115
5 Ghorapota LP
School
182 105
6 Kalajhar LP School 201 134
7 Guria Hirapara LP
School
89 56
8 Nakatipara LP
School
160 90
9 Beldangpara LP
School
392 105
10 Garochencha LP Closed Closed
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School
11 Nayapara
Rabhapaara LP
School
140 86
12 Chenimari LP
School
233 233
13 Puthimari LP
School
587 292
14 Nagarpara
Kholaguri LP
School
24 32
15 Jhira High School 40 42
16 Dhekiabari LP
School
23 17
17 Gonagri LP School 59 63
18 Nibari MV School 932 481
19 Chesapani LP
School
154 98
20 Gyandhani
Puthibharal
197 91
21 Maju Bargum
Mahila Samity
73 89
22 Chotomatia
Community Hall
157 124
23 Goraimari LP
School
32 32
TOTAL 6111 3143
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Number of children sheltered in Relief Camps of Goalpara District who will appear in the forth coming HSLC & HS Exams under Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA), Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) & Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE)
Total Number of Children appearing in forth coming HSLC & HS Exam: 253
Total Number HSLC Candidate under MBOSE: 100
Total Number of HS 1st Year Candidate under MBOSE: 6
Total Number of HS Final Year Candidate under MBOSE: 35
Total Number HSLC Candidate under SEBA: 68
Total Number HSLC Candidate under AHSEC: 16
Total Number HSLC Candidate under AHSEC: 28
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Camp wise List of Candidates appearing Board & Council Exams in Assam & Meghalaya
Sl.
No
Name of Relief
Camps
HSLC
Candidate
under
MBOSE
HS First
Year
Candidate
under
MBOSE
HS
Candidate
under
MBOSE
HSLC
Candidate
under
SEBA
HS First
Year
Candidate
under
AHSEC
HS
Candidate
under
AHSEC
1 Bongaon LP
School
18 Nil 5 1 Nil Nil
2 Khameri LP School 12 Nil 3 Nil Nil Nil
3 Bamunipanikhowa
LP School
1 Nil Nil 12 Nil 15
4 Sarakpara LP
School
16 Nil 12 Nil Nil Nil
5 Ghorapota LP
School
6 2 Nil Nil Nil Nil
6 Kalajhar LP School 7 Nil 1 Nil Nil Nil
7 Guria Hirapara LP
School
2 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
8 Nakatipara LP
School
6 2 Nil Nil Nil Nil
9 Beldangpara LP
School
5 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
10 Garochencha LP
School
closed closed closed closed closed closed
11 Nayapara
Rabhapaara LP
2 Nil 1 Nil Nil 1
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School
12 Chenimari LP
School
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
13 Puthimari LP
School
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
14 Nagarpara
Kholaguri LP
School
2 Nil 1 Nil Nil
15 Jhira High School 2 Nil Nil Nil Nil
16 Dhekiabari LP
School
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
17 Gonagri LP School 13 Nil 11 1 Nil Nil
18 Nibari MV School Nil Nil Nil 50 16 11
19 Chesapani LP
School
1 Nil 1 Nil Nil Nil
20 Gyandhani
Puthibharal
4 2 Nil Nil Nil Nil
21 Maju Bargum
Mahila Samity
Nil Nil Nil 1 Nil Nil
22 Chotomatia
Community Hall
3 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
23 Goraimari LP
School
Nil Nil Nil 3 Nil 1
Total 100 6 35 68 16 28