Maharashtra authorities report 584 deaths among ashram students over a two-year period, according to government data cited by NDTV. The reported causes include snakebites, illness, accidents, and suicide. Fatalities are said to occur in both school settings and at students’ homes.
The figures are presented in the context of a recent tragedy involving a snakebite in Gadchiroli, which has drawn attention to health and safety conditions affecting children in residential ashram schools. NDTV’s reporting also notes that the deaths span different circumstances rather than a single incident, indicating a range of risks that students face while in care and outside school hours.
While the sources focus on the government-reported number and categories of causes, they do not challenge the overall totals or provide breakdowns by district or time beyond the two-year window. The reporting emphasizes the scale of the deaths and the variety of contributing factors identified in the state’s data.
