July 17, 200421 yr The tragedy exposed the downside of India’s “economic reforms” program, which saw a proliferation of ill-equipped private schools as the government cut spending on education to curtail its budget deficit. Most private schools are in crowded buildings that often lack basic safety measures, such as fire alarms and sprinkler systems. They rarely have playgrounds, athletic fields or open space. It's nice to know that India can afford nuclear weapons.
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