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Activists Urge Government to Replace School Asbestos Roofs

Published Thursday, July 2, 2026

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  • Advocacy for School Safety and Renovation — 1 source

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Social activists in Peravurani are urging the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led coalition government to replace asbestos roofs at the Panchayat Union Elementary School. They highlight the health risks associated with asbestos cement sheets, noting that two of the three school buildings still have these hazardous roofs.

What We Know — Key Points

  • At the Panchayat Union Elementary School in Peravurani, only one of three buildings has a concrete roof, while the others have asbestos cement sheets.
  • Social activists have urged the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led coalition government to replace asbestos roofs at the Panchayat Union Elementary School in Peravurani.
  • The activists highlighted the health and safety concerns posed by asbestos cement sheets, which are known carcinogens.
  • The demand for renovation and replacement of these roofs has been a long-standing issue.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Advocacy for School Safety and Renovation
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu highlights the urgent health and safety concerns raised by social activists regarding the asbestos roofs at the Panchayat Union Elementary School in Peravurani, advocating for immediate government action to replace them and protect students from known carcinogens.

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