West Bengal Government Orders Verification Of 933 Zero-Enrolment Schools, Eyes Revival Or Alternative Use Of Infrastructure
Kolkata: The West Bengal government directed district administrations to physically verify schools with zero enrolment and assess the possibility of reviving them or using their infrastructure for other public purposes, a senior official said on Tuesday. ’ : . The Government of West Bengal has now permanently closed 933 primary, upper-primary and secondary schools that recorded zero student…
The West Bengal government has instructed district administrations to physically verify 933 primary, upper-primary, and secondary schools with zero enrolment, dating back to five to 20 years. These schools have seen no student admissions and are now closed permanently. The government aims to assess the possibility of reviving these schools or repurposing their infrastructure for alternative public use, such as training centers, health centers, or community facilities.
A memorandum from the department highlighted the alarming underutilization of educational infrastructure and assets due to these schools being shut down for years. District magistrates will lead committees to verify the schools' infrastructure condition, ownership status, and potential for alternative uses, ensuring no child is deprived of schooling facilities.
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