The
construction of many schools in Dong Nai Province has been delayed due to lack
of funding, forcing thousands of students into makeshift classrooms.
In February of this year, the Government issued
Resolution 11, requesting cuts in public investment. This has affected a large
number of projects nationwide, including many schools in Dong Nai.
According to the provincial Department of
Education and Training, after the public investment cuts, the local education
sector has slowed down construction on 24 of its schools, which would have
added a total of 215 classrooms.
Thong Nhat District has four delayed school
projects, causing around 600 students to have to temporarily use crowded or
makeshift classrooms.
In Tan Phu District, construction on four
schools and the upgrade of 14 old schools are also at a halt because lack of
funds. Students rush into the classrooms just to find a seat, those who don't
make it must stand.
In Bien Hoa City there is a similar situation.
Construction on eight schools is on hold, and students there have been forced
to study in cultural houses or even the offices of local agencies.
Dao Duc Trinh, an official from the Dong Nai
Department of Education and Training, said, “We have proposed that the
department leaders to set an inspection team to assess the situation. Also
we've recommended that the provincial People’s Committee immediately allocate
VND165 billion (USD7.9 million) for 21 urgent school projects.”
Bo Ngoc Thu, Director of the provincial
Department of Planning and Investment, said the department has made a similar
proposal for funds to build schools.
Source:
Thanh Nien
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