The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Why are government schools shutting down? | Explained
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G. Ramakrishnan
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A significant number of government schools in India have closed over the last decade, leading to a decline in enrollment and a rise in the number of unmapped or dropout students. The report highlights administrative 'rationalization' as a primary driver, particularly affecting rural and impoverished communities.
A recent NITI Aayog report said some 94,000 government schools were closed over the past decade, an average of 25 a day, contributing to a 2.26 crore decline in government school enrolment. The government schools’ share of total enrolment has fallen from 71% in 2005 to 49.24% in 2024-25.
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