Manik Saha announced plans to merge approximately 165 schools in Tripura due to low student enrollment
Approximately 165 schools with low student enrollment will be consolidated with nearby schools, ideally situated within a 1 km radius.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that approximately 165 schools with low student enrollment would be merged with nearby schools as identified through a comprehensive survey conducted by the state Education Department.
Speaking to reporters, Saha emphasized the necessity of consolidating schools to ensure quality education, dismissing concerns over the rationalization of students and teachers as politically motivated. He highlighted instances where schools operated with as few as four students and two or three teachers, asserting that merging such schools with larger institutions would benefit students and alleviate staffing shortages.
Saha detailed that the merger plan would consolidate schools located within a 1 km radius, aiming to optimize resources and enhance educational outcomes. Additionally, he addressed efforts to mitigate traffic congestion in Agartala, mentioning discussions with engineers regarding the construction of additional flyovers to improve vehicular movement across the city.
Tripura is merging schools to ensure quality education and address staffing shortages.
Around 165 schools with low student enrollment will be merged with nearby schools.
The decision was prompted by a comprehensive survey identifying schools with low student numbers.
He expects the merger to benefit students and address shortages of teaching staff.
He addressed efforts to alleviate traffic congestion in Agartala through the construction of additional flyovers.
