<p>It is the gurukula of modern times. In olden days, students were taught under trees amid nature. But, here is a college where the classes are held under tree due to lack facilities. This is the story of a government first grade college in Halagur of Mandya district.<br /><br />The college was started in the year 2007-08 and a good number of students enrolled. Now more than 260 students are studying in the college. Besides, the college has recorded 65 pass percentage. There is no dearth of teaching staff as well as the library but, the problem is shortage of classrooms.<br /><br />While some of the classes are held at two rooms at girl’s primary school, one at panchayat building, and two classes at the old travellers bungalow, the vacant space under the trees have become their classrooms.<br /><br />The temporary classrooms were in a pathetic condition and the students were under constant fear that it might collapse anytime. The students are forced to attend college amidst the overpowering stench, heaps of garbage, stray dogs and pigs.<br /><br />The struggle to get a decent space for the college is on and has been published in the college gazette. <br /><br />The Tahsildar and Deputy Commissioner had identified a five-acre space at survey number 294 around two years ago, but unfortunately it has not been sanctioned. The government has released ` 1.5 crore for the construction of the college building but the money was returned due to delay in procurement of land. Meanwhile, the Department of Collegiate Education has also warned of cancelling the affiliation citing lack of building as the reason.<br /><br />The students have to at least travel 25 kms to pursue higher education and the beginning of a degree college here had brought cheers among the students, especially girl students. The lack of will by the selfish netas has now resulted in cancelling the recognition of the only college here. <br /><br />The disappointed students along with the local organisations have called for ‘Halgur bundh’ on March 29 and planned an indefinite stir.</p>
<p>It is the gurukula of modern times. In olden days, students were taught under trees amid nature. But, here is a college where the classes are held under tree due to lack facilities. This is the story of a government first grade college in Halagur of Mandya district.<br /><br />The college was started in the year 2007-08 and a good number of students enrolled. Now more than 260 students are studying in the college. Besides, the college has recorded 65 pass percentage. There is no dearth of teaching staff as well as the library but, the problem is shortage of classrooms.<br /><br />While some of the classes are held at two rooms at girl’s primary school, one at panchayat building, and two classes at the old travellers bungalow, the vacant space under the trees have become their classrooms.<br /><br />The temporary classrooms were in a pathetic condition and the students were under constant fear that it might collapse anytime. The students are forced to attend college amidst the overpowering stench, heaps of garbage, stray dogs and pigs.<br /><br />The struggle to get a decent space for the college is on and has been published in the college gazette. <br /><br />The Tahsildar and Deputy Commissioner had identified a five-acre space at survey number 294 around two years ago, but unfortunately it has not been sanctioned. The government has released ` 1.5 crore for the construction of the college building but the money was returned due to delay in procurement of land. Meanwhile, the Department of Collegiate Education has also warned of cancelling the affiliation citing lack of building as the reason.<br /><br />The students have to at least travel 25 kms to pursue higher education and the beginning of a degree college here had brought cheers among the students, especially girl students. The lack of will by the selfish netas has now resulted in cancelling the recognition of the only college here. <br /><br />The disappointed students along with the local organisations have called for ‘Halgur bundh’ on March 29 and planned an indefinite stir.</p>
