India’s public schools are shrinking. What the state-wise data reveals
Shutdowns, declining enrolment, and lack of proper facilities in government and government-aided schools have gripped the country. Mint looks at how different states are performing on these parameters.
All over India, nearly 84,000 government and government-aided schools have closed their doors, while student enrolment has dropped by around 15 million since 2018-19, according to data. The availability of basic amenities such as electricity, toilets, internet, and computers remains limited in several states, casting a shadow over India's public education system.
Data journalist Rupanjal Chauhan at Mint has analyzed these numbers and found a stark reality. Her work, which focuses on making complex data understandable, reveals that access to essential facilities in many schools is still inadequate. Despite the significant reduction in school numbers and enrolment, basic infrastructure continues to be a major challenge in numerous parts of the country.
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