Schools with less than 50 students to be merged with nearby institutions in UP

The officials have been directed that a theoretical exercise should be completed on priority basis based on the data regarding primary schools (stand alone) with less than 50 enrollment.

By Connect Gujarat Desk 04 Nov 2024 in Education

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Schools with less than 50 students to be merged with nearby institutions in UP

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The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to merge the schools having enrolment of less than 50 students, in bid to make the education system more functional and viable.

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As part of the consolidation plan, students from these schools will be accommodated in nearby facilities to ensure their continued education.

The officials have been directed that a theoretical exercise should be completed on priority basis based on the data regarding primary schools (stand alone) with less than 50 enrollment.

They have been asked to prepare a proper document and district booklet, detailing which schools can be merged, how much distance will the children have to cover, the availability of building, teachers, transport, roads and highways.

The issue will also be discussed in the meeting of District Basic Education Officers to be held on November 13-14.