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Samasya Khoj


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Problem ID: 1000104
🧠 Problem Title: Improving Transportation and Safety for Students in Remote Areas.
📝 Problem Description

In many parts of India—especially rural, hilly, tribal, and flood-prone regions—students face serious challenges in reaching school safely and on time due to poor or no transport facilities. This results in irregular attendance, dropouts, and gender-based disadvantages (especially for girls).This problem is very matters because Long Travel Time: Some students walk 3–10 km daily to reach school, often barefoot or through unsafe routes.Safety Issues: Girls are especially vulnerable to harassment or unsafe conditions during their commute.Impact on Attendance: Harsh weather, poor roads, and lack of buses cause frequent absenteeism and poor academic performance. Loss of Motivation: The daily physical burden discourages students from continuing education beyond primary levels.According to the Ministry of Education, over 23% of rural students cite distance as a major reason for school dropout., In tribal and remote areas, only 20–30% of schools have access to a reliable transportation system.

⚡ Impact
Hundreds and more
🌍 Impact Area
Rural
📊 Scope
National
📌 Place
Universal
⏱ Occurrence
Frequently
⚠ Life Risk
Yes
💰 Financial Loss
Lakhs or more

👤 Name
Devanshee Badwaik
🎓 Class
10
📍 State
Maharashtra