The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Telangana loses 1,969 government schools in a year as private schools gain ground
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Serish Nanisetti
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Data from the Department of School Education shows a significant decline in government schools in Telangana, while private school enrollment and numbers continue to rise. Despite the drop in government institutions, the state's total teaching workforce has expanded, primarily driven by private sector hiring.
The number of government schools in Telangana fell by 1,969 in 2025-26 from the previous year, while private schools increased by 771 during the same period, according to data from the Department of School Education’s Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+).
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