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{{Short description|Building disaster in Rajasthan, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox event
| title = Piplodi school roof collapse
| image =
| caption =
| date = {{Start date|2025|07|25|df=yes}}
| time = 8.00 am IST (UTC+05:30)
| location = [[Piplodi]], Rajasthan, India
| coordinates = {{Coord|24.2551014|N|76.7327599|E|}}
| cause = [[Structural integrity and failure|Structural failure]]
| injuries = 27
| deaths = 7
}}
On 25 July 2025, part of a classroom roof collapsed in the [[Piplodi]] Government School in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]], killing seven students and injuring 27 others.

== Incident ==
The collapse occurred around 8 a.m. [[Time in India|IST]] ([[UTC+05:30]]), shortly before the morning assembly began.<ref>{{cite news |last=Zargar |first=Arshad R. |date=25 July 2025 |title=At least 7 children killed as India school roof collapses after weeks of monsoon rains |work= CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/india-school-roof-collapse-children-deaths-rajasthan-jhalawar-piplodi/ |access-date=27 July 2025}}</ref> Students reportedly noticed falling debris and alerted the teachers, who dismissed the warnings and instructed them to remain seated. Moments later, the classroom wall and roof gave away, burying 35 children under the debris. The incident resulted in the deaths of seven students with ages ranging from 7 to 13 years, and injuring 27 others.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 July 2025 |title=Students warned of cracks minutes before roof collapse that killed 7 in Rajasthan school, but teachers ignored |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rajasthan-jhalawar-school-collapse-students-warned-roof-could-fall-seven-killed-teachers-suspended-101753493817009.html |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[The Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

The injured were taken to the Manoharthana [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centre]], with the critically injured patients later transferred to [[Jhalawar district]] hospital.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 July 2025 |title=Seven students killed as roof of govt school collapses in Rajasthan |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajasthan-school-building-collapse-jhalawar-children-trapped-toll-rescue-ops-10148248/ |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[The Indian Express]] }}</ref>

== Aftermath ==
A five-member committee led by the local [[Zila Parishad (India)|zila parishad]] was tasked with investigating the causes of the collapse. [[First information report|Criminal complaints]] were filed against the school headmaster and five teachers, who were later suspended.<ref>{{cite news |title=Education department takes action in Jhalwar accdeint |url=https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/education-department-takes-action-in-jhalawar-school-accident-four-teachers-including-female-principal-suspended-8948160 |date=27 July 2025 |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[NDTV]] |language=hi}}</ref>

[[Bhajan Lal Sharma]], the [[Chief Minister of Rajasthan]], mourned the tragedy, and ordered a safety inspection of all school buildings in the state and sealing of unsafe buildings.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 July 2025 |title=Govt's BIG move after Rajasthan school roof collapse: Safety audit is mandatory for all schools, student facilities |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/govts-big-move-after-rajasthan-school-roof-collapse-safety-audit-is-mandatory-for-all-schools-student-facilities-11753534022932.html |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[Live Mint]]}}</ref> The [[Government of Rajasthan]] announced a compensation of {{INRConvert|1|m|lk=on}} and a government job to one member from each of the families of the killed.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 July 2025 |title=Rajasthan govt. announces ₹10 lakh each to kin of children killed in Jhalawar school building collapse |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajasthan/rajasthan-govt-announces-10-lakh-each-to-kin-of-children-killed-in-jhalawar-school-building-collapse/article69859056.ece |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The union education ministry directed all states and territories to conduct safety audits of school buildings for structural integrity and fire safety, conduct emergency drills, and ensure mental health preparedness.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 July 2025 |title=Centre orders safety audit of all govt schools after Rajasthan roof collapse kills 7 children |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/centre-orders-safety-audit-of-all-govt-schools-after-rajasthan-roof-collapse-kills-7-children-10151724/ |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[The Indian Express]] }}</ref>

The school was to resume functioning at a nearby government school on 28 July, while a new school building featuring classrooms named in memory of the children is to be constructed.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 July 2025 |title=Rajasthan: Last rites of 7 children killed in school roof collapse held, case lodged against teachers |url=https://theprint.in/india/rajasthan-last-rites-of-7-children-killed-in-school-roof-collapse-held-case-lodged-against-teachers/2703654/ |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[The Print]]}}</ref> The government proposed that {{INRConvert|1.5|b}} would be spent on repairing classrooms in schools throughout the state, and school buildings deemed unrepairable would be razed and replaced with temporary containers, while the rest would be cataloged and monitored.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rajasthan to demolish unsafe buildings, have AI-based monitoring as school collapse kills 7 children |url=https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/news-detail/rajasthan-to-demolish-unsafe-buildings-have-ai-based-monitoring-as-school-collapse-kills-7-children-4740 |access-date=28 July 2025 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> On 6 September 2025, Mor Singh, a 60-year-old farm labourer, donated his two-room house for temporary use for the school and proposed to move his family into a temporary shelter on his farmland. In recognition, the Rajasthan government announced a {{INRconvert|0.2|m}} aid for Singh.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 September 2025 |title=Jhalawar man gives up house, lives on farm, to make space for classrooms after school collapsed |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jhalawar-man-gives-up-house-lives-on-farm-to-make-space-for-classrooms-after-school-collapsed-101757129514676.html |access-date=6 September 2025 |work=[[The Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

== Reactions ==
[[Droupadi Murmu]], the [[President of India]], offered her condolences and prayers to the families of the deceased.<ref>{{cite news |date=25 July 2025 |title=Rajasthan School collapse leaves 7 dead; PM Modi, President Murmu offer prayers and support |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/rajasthan-school-collapse-leaves-7-dead-pm-modi-president-murmu-offer-prayers-and-support/videoshow/122901307.cms |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> [[Narendra Modi]], the [[Prime Minister of India]], expressed his grief on the incident.<ref>{{cite news |date=25 July 2025 |title=Prime Minister expresses grief on school mishap at Jhalawar, Rajasthan |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2148201 |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[Press Information Bureau]] }}</ref> [[Rahul Gandhi]], the [[Leader of the Opposition]] in the [[Lok Sabha]], demanded a fair investigation, and punishment for those responsible for the incident.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rajasthan School Collapse: Rahul Gandhi Demands Probe, Punishment for Negligence |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/rajasthan/rajasthan-school-building-collapse-rahul-demands-probe-strict-punishment-for-culprits-3649612 |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] }}</ref> Other leaders, including former chief minister of Rajasthan [[Ashok Gehlot]] and Lok Sabha speaker [[Om Birla]] also expressed grief.<ref>{{cite news |last=Saini |first=Sachin |date=25 July 2025 |title=Seven children dead, 28 injured as school building collapses in Rajasthan's Jhalawar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/seven-children-dead-28-injured-as-school-building-collapses-in-rajasthans-jhalawar-piplodi-village-101753441966939.html |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[The Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

The opposition criticised state education minister [[Madan Dilawar]] for the poor state of school infrastructure, with calls for his resignation due to dereliction of duty and after he appeared at a welcome celebration in Jagheena the day after the incident.<ref>{{cite news |last=Asnani |first=Rajesh |date=27 July 2025 |title=Jhalawar School tragedy puts Rajasthan Education Minister in the dock: Will he Resign? |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jul/27/jhalawar-school-tragedy-puts-rajasthan-education-minister-in-the-dock-will-he-resign |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=27 July 2025 |title=Jully slams Dilawar for ‘grand welcome’ |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/jully-slams-dilawar-for-grand-welcome/articleshow/122927162.cms |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

On 29 July, [[Rashtriya Loktantrik Party]]leader [[Hanuman Beniwal]], [[Bharat Adivasi Party]] leader [[Rajkumar Roat]], and [[Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)|Azad Samaj Party]] leader [[Chandrashekhar Azad (politician)|Chandrashekhar Azad]] protested outside the [[Parliament of India]], demanding accountability and compensation for the collapse.<ref>{{cite news |date=29 July 2025 |title=MPs protest outside Parliament demanding justice for Jhalawar victims |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/mps-protest-outside-parliament-demanding-justice-for-jhalawar-victims/articleshow/122959850.cms |access-date=29 July 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=28 July 2025 |title=Jhalawar school roof collapse sparks uproar in Lok Sabha: Beniwal demands action against collector in ongoing case of 7 children’s deaths |url=https://www.bhaskarenglish.in/local/rajasthan/jaipur/news/jhalawar-school-wall-collapse-sparks-uproar-in-lok-sabha-beniwal-demands-action-against-collector-in-ongoing-case-of-7-deaths-135550005.html |access-date=29 July 2025 |work=Bhaskar English }}</ref> Later, Beniwal asserted that all government officials and political leaders should enroll their children in government schools, arguing that this would lead to an improvement in the quality of public education.<ref>{{cite news |last=Asnani |first=Rajesh |date=25 July 2025 |title=Seven students dead, over 25 injured after school building collapses in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jul/25/seven-students-dead-over-25-injured-after-school-building-collapses-in-rajasthans-jhalawar |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |quote=Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal stated in Parliament that the children of all government officers and leaders should be educated in government schools to ensure the quality of public education improves.}}</ref> In September 2025, Naresh Meena attempted to march to the chief minister's residence and launched a [[hunger strike]] in [[Jaipur]] demanding compensation for victims.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 September 2025 |title=Naresh Meena begins hunger strike against Rajasthan government: Demands justice for Jhalawar school collapse victims; appeals to Pilot and Beniwal for support |url=https://www.bhaskarenglish.in/local/rajasthan/jaipur/news/naresh-meena-begins-hunger-strike-against-rajasthan-government-demands-justice-for-jhalawar-school-collapse-victims-135908611.html |access-date=19 September 2025 |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar|Bhaskar English]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=19 September 2025 |title=Police admit Naresh Meena to SMS Hospital: After 6 days hunger strike in Jaipur demanding compensation for Jhalawar victims, his condition required medical attention |url=https://www.bhaskarenglish.in/local/rajasthan/jaipur/news/police-admit-naresh-meena-sms-hospital-after-six-day-hunger-strike-jaipur-compensation-demand-jhalawar-victims-135958402.html |access-date=19 September 2025 |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar|Bhaskar English]] }}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}{{Disasters in India in 2025}}{{2020s building and structure collapses}}
[[Category:2025 disasters in India]]
[[Category:2020s in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:July 2025 in India]]
[[Category:Building and structure collapses in 2025]]
[[Category:Building and structure collapses in India]]
[[Category:Disasters in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Jhalawar district]]
[[Category:Disasters in schools]]

Piplodi school roof collapse - Revision history

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