139 More Government Schools in Ladakh at Risk of Shutting Down
The alarming closure of 139 government schools in Ladakh, as reported by UDISE 2023-24, threatens to make education inaccessible for many poor students. With 35 zero-enrollment schools, 21 schools with teachers but no students, and 83 single-teacher schools, the situation is dire. The cost of education is set to rise, potentially increasing dropout rates among children from low socio-economic backgrounds. Community involvement could play a crucial role in reversing this trend.
The alarming closure of 139 government schools in Ladakh, as reported by UDISE 2023-24, threatens to make education inaccessible for many poor students. With 35 zero-enrollment schools, 21 schools with teachers but no students, and 83 single-teacher schools, the situation is dire. The cost of education is set to rise, potentially increasing dropout rates among children from low socio-economic backgrounds. Community involvement could play a crucial role in reversing this trend.
