Shaheen School in Bidar, Karnataka, previously embroiled in controversy over sedition charges against students, has now transformed into a COVID-19 quarantine center. The 5-acre campus, originally a school for over 600 students, now accommodates around 500 individuals needing quarantine facilities.
Community Contribution
Managed by Thoufeeq Madikeri, the school is providing free lodging, three meals a day, and essential services to residents and staff at the facility. This initiative came after local opposition to setting up quarantine centers within the city.
Facility Utilization
The campus includes a hostel suitable for 600 students, some of whom were relocated to other Shaheen School campuses in Bidar due to the quarantine center’s establishment.
Past Challenges
Previously caught in a controversy involving sedition charges against students and management for a play critical of national policies, Shaheen School’s current role in combating COVID-19 showcases its commitment to community welfare.
Current Efforts
Currently hosting 193 individuals, the quarantine center exemplifies the school’s proactive stance in supporting district authorities’ efforts against the pandemic.