BHANJANAGAR, April 6: (Report- Jaya Krishna Patnaik): A massive tamarind tree is leaning dangerously over a school building in Ganjam district, sparking fear among students and parents. The tree stands right against the wall of the Sana Kodanda Project Upper Primary School in Bhanjanagar block. 
Dangerous Tree Over School: 120 Students at Risk in Bhanjanagar


For the past seven months, the tree has been a major safety hazard. Residents say it has already damaged the school’s boundary wall, causing deep cracks. Now, the heavy trunk is leaning directly onto the main school building, creating visible cracks in the structure.

Key Concerns

  • Student Safety: Around 120 students, from pre-school (Bal Vatika) to Class 8, attend this school.
  • Weather Risks: Locals fear that upcoming summer storms (Kalbaishakhi) could cause the tree to collapse, leading to a major accident.
  • Lack of Action: Despite repeated complaints to the Block Development Officer (BDO) and the Forest Department, no action has been taken yet.
The School Headmaster and the management committee president have officially reported the matter multiple times. While some forest officials visited the site to inspect the situation, the tree remains standing. This delay has caused significant frustration among the villagers.
In response to the growing concerns, Himanshu Sekhar Mohanty, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of North Ghumusar, addressed the issue today. He stated that he has instructed the relevant officers to remove the tree immediately to ensure the safety of the children.