Schooling lost to poverty, pollution in Hyderabad’s Jawahar Nagar; kids pay price of institutional neglect: Study

Children in Hyderabad’s Jawahar Nagar face severe educational hurdles due to poverty, pollution from a massive landfill, and institutional neglect. A study reveals distance to schools, economic hardship, child labor, and health issues, including respiratory and waterborne diseases, are pushing students out. Migrant families and gender inequality further exacerbate the problem, highlighting a critical need for improved infrastructure and accessible education.