CHAMARAJANAGAR: School students from Pacchedoddi village, located on the outskirts of Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district, are facing immense difficulties in traveling to school. The village has no proper bus connectivity, forcing over 30 students to walk 7 km to and from school every day, through a forest area where wild animals like elephants, tigers, and leopards are commonly spotted.

The students walk 7 km from Pacchedoddi to Ajjipur, and the same distance back home, braving the threat of attacks by wild animal. There have had instances where they have encountered wild elephants, and it’s a daily struggle to get to school. The road condition is poor, making it difficult for them to travel. The students are exhausted from walking long distances every day, wh

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