India's Empty Classrooms: 65,000 Govt Schools Have <10 Students
Govt schools still enroll 121.6 million students, but a paradox grows: 65,054 schools have near-zero enrolment, employing 144,238 teachers. The system is thinning from within.
Govt schools still enroll 121.6 million students, but a paradox grows: 65,054 schools have near-zero enrolment, employing 144,238 teachers. The system is thinning from within.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
Chhattisgarh's new rule restricts RTE quota admissions in private schools to Class 1, starting 2026-27. Private schools oppose, calling it anti-equality. Read the full story.
Odisha government identifies 50 century-old Odia-medium schools for conservation and modernisation under the Aitihya Vidyalaya scheme with a ₹60 crore budget. Read more.
Panic in Jalandhar after 11 private schools receive bomb threat emails. Police & administration conduct swift searches, find nothing suspicious. Details inside.
Odisha sees a sharp rise in unrecognised private schools from 428 to over 1,200. Nationwide, 19,518 such schools operate, flouting RTE norms and depriving students of benefits. Read the full report.
Data shows 375 private schools in Karnataka migrated from state to CBSE syllabus between 2022-2024. Experts cite parental perception, flexible norms, and curriculum quality as key drivers. Explore the detailed analysis.
A new survey in Karnataka shows parents prefer government schools, shifting to private institutions only under specific conditions. Discover the key factors influencing education choices.
Karnataka's education department is upgrading 474 government schools to KPS magnet schools, offering LKG to UG on one campus to reverse a 19% enrollment decline. Learn about the new single-campus model.
Karnataka govt approves plan to transform 200 govt schools into integrated Karnataka Public Schools under Akshara Avishkara scheme, aiming to boost quality and curb dropouts.
Gone are the days of fortune-teller disguises. India's private investigation industry is now driven by tech, forensics, and structured training courses attracting graduates and commandos. Discover the modern spy syllabus.
Karnataka education department mandates private schools to issue transfer certificates within 15 days. Strict penalties including imprisonment for non-compliance. Read more.
Karnataka's magnet school initiative aims to merge 450 low-enrollment schools in Mysuru, sparking protests from activists fearing 1,600 school closures. Government denies shutdown claims.
Parents in Ludhiana demand immediate action as Govt Primary School, Gobind Nagar, and Senior Secondary School operate without security guards, creating serious safety risks for students.
Delhi nursery admission process for 2026-27 academic year commences December 4, 2025. Check complete schedule, important dates and application guidelines for private schools.
Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar mandates the removal of encroachments, including religious sites, from government schools. Strict action warned against officials for non-compliance.
Private schools in Delhi finalize nursery admission criteria for 2026-27 session. Distance remains top priority. Applications open December 4. Check school-specific points system details.
Karnataka education department mandates 15-day TC issuance for private schools. Relief for parents, but fee disputes continue. Learn about new rules and penalties.
Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi alleges RTI activists are harassing and extorting money from private unaided schools. He urges immediate action from education authorities.
Assam government introduces amendment bill to regulate fee structures in private minority schools. Over 200 institutions currently exempt from fee regulation. Christian forums express concerns over government control.
Private equity giant KKR, with new investor PSP Investments, makes fresh investment in Lighthouse Learning to expand its network of 1,850 preschools and 60 K-12 schools across India. Discover their growth plans.
India's private credit market is booming, with AUM projected to double to $60-70 billion by 2028. Discover how this asset class offers stable income and secured returns for HNIs and family offices.
Delhi announces private school admission schedule for 2026-27. Forms from Dec 4, first list on Jan 23. Key dates and transparent process details inside.
Delhi government notifies admission schedule for private schools for 2026-27 session. First list on March 15, 2026. Complete details and deadlines for parents.
Karnataka government transforms 100 Urdu medium schools into Karnataka Public Schools with bilingual instruction, enhancing educational quality and opportunities for Urdu-speaking students.
HD Kumaraswamy's proposal to merge 25,000 government schools with low enrollment faces severe criticism. Critics claim primary education has collapsed. Read the full story.
HD Kumaraswamy reveals Karnataka government's plan to merge 25,000 schools with low enrollment, sparking criticism over primary education collapse. Read full analysis.
Kuwait implements new 7-hour workday system for private school employees to enhance staff wellbeing and modernize education sector. Learn how this impacts schools and teachers.
A Bengaluru software engineer arrested for sending false bomb threats to multiple schools after romantic rejection. Cyber cell tracks digital trail in shocking case of tech-enabled revenge.
Dubai announces massive education expansion with 60 new affordable schools creating 120,000 seats, making quality education accessible to more families across the emirate.