Govt Schools

Number of schools shrinks by over 84,000 in India in eight years

Government schools' share declined from 69.8 per cent in 2018-19 to 68.54 per cent in 2025-26; and government-aided schools fell from 5.46 per cent to 5.4 per cent

India's school education needs reforms. 'Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya' shows why

The new series on Amazon Prime has a humorous take on the rather serious issue of India's school education, which demands reform

Ministers' dogs get better facilities: Dipke on condition of govt schools

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday said Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse should resign, claiming government schools are in a pitiable condition and that even "ministers' dogs get better facilities" than students. Dipke, whose group launched the 'School Thik Karo' (improve government schools) campaign last week, visited a Zilla Parishad school at Ujani village in Latur's Ausa tehsil. Later, talking to reporters, he said elected representatives and ministers must be held accountable for the condition of schools, many of which continue to lack basic facilities such as proper classrooms, benches, toilets and safe access roads. Students in some schools were being treated "worse than animals", he alleged. "It is a question of students' lives. When political leaders are not doing anything for students, why should people vote for them? Do people vote for them so that they can only travel in helicopters? People should see in what conditions their

Dipke to launch 'School Thik Karo' campaign, flags neglect of govt schools

CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday alleged that government-run schools in India remain neglected irrespective of parties in power as he prepared to launch 'School Thik Karo' campaign from Hingoli in Maharashtra, marking Independence Day. Before leaving for his native village of Santuk Pimpri in Hingoli district of Maharashtra, Dipke criticised political parties for not doing enough to improve the infrastructure and standard of government schools. "People have now understood that they should talk about education, which is the need of the hour. No matter which political party ruled, nobody worked for government schools in states. Now there is a need, and we can make them work by asking questions,'' he told reporters. He questioned the source of funding for huge banners that had cropped up in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city on Friday when a Tiranga rally was organised in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. ''It is good that a Tiranga rally was organised. However, th

774 Delhi schools found with safety deficiencies, private schools lead

As many as 774 schools in Delhi have been found with safety-related deficiencies during a city-wide inspection drive launched under the Child Protection Month initiative, with private schools accounting for the highest number of cases, officials said on Sunday. According to a statement from Lok Nivas, 1,677 schools were inspected between July 13 and 24 using a 'Student Safety Checklist' prepared in line with the guidelines of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The statement said the schools found deficient have been placed under corrective follow-up. The inspection drive was launched following directions issued by Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a review meeting on July 6, where they called for strict and time-bound implementation of Child Protection Month initiatives across the ...

FIFA World Cup Final 2026: These states declared a school holiday today

Schools and colleges in Kerala, Manipur and Meghalaya will remain closed today after authorities declared a holiday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain

Heatwave 2026: Schools shut, timings changed across India amid rising heat

Amid an intense heatwave nationwide, many states have revised school timings, declared early summer vacations, and even ordered temporary closures to protect students

President Droupadi Murmu serves Akshaya Patra's 5 billionth meal

World's largest school lunch programme completes 25 years

Schools shut in UP till January, check holiday updates across the country

Winter holidays: Several states across north India have announced extended school holidays due to severe cold, while most institutions in southern and eastern regions continue normal classes

Delhi govt orders hybrid classes up to Class 9, 11 as air pollution worsens

The Delhi Directorate of Education on Saturday directed all schools to conduct classes for students up to Class IX and XI in a hybrid mode in light of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital. This decision follows an order issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), which invoked Stage-IV actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect to curb further worsening of air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. According to the circular dated December 13, government, government-aided, and unaided recognised private schools under the Directorate of Education, NDMC, MCD, and the Delhi Cantonment Board have been instructed to offer both physical and online classes wherever feasible until further orders. Saturday recorded the worst air quality of the year so far, surpassing the previous high of 428 recorded on November 11, official data showed. The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 431, according to the Central Pollution Control

Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas holiday: What'll be open, closed in Delhi?

Delhi schools holiday November 25: All government schools and colleges, along with many private institutions, are expected to remain closed in the city on Tuesday

Kerala govt to review implementation of PM SHRI scheme, says CM Vijayan

The Kerala government will review the implementation of the Centre's PM SHRI in the state in the wake of controversies and concerns that have come up in this regard, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said here on Wednesday. He said a seven-member Cabinet sub-committee has been constituted to study the implementation of the central school scheme. The further proceedings with regard to its implementation would be put on hold until the subcommittee submits its report, he said while briefing the media about the decisions taken during the cabinet meeting here. "This will be communicated to the Centre through a letter," Vijayan said. General Education Minister V Sivankutty would be the chairman of the cabinet sub-committee in which ministers K Rajan, P Rajeeve, Roshy Augustine, K Prasad, K Krishnsnkutty and A K Saseendran would be the members, the CM added. Earlier, multi-level discussions had been held by CPI (M) and CPI leaders under the aegis of Vijayan for the past few days to arrive

The problem with schools: Growth in pvt coaching reflects systemic decay

One major concern that deserves greater policy attention arising from the report is, however, the unchecked growth of private coaching

Schools closed on Sept 4 due to rains in Punjab, Himachal, Jammu, Delhi NCR

School holidays: Amid ongoing flooding and rains in many north Indian regions, school holidays have been declared by state governments. Read on to know the status of each state

School holidays in Sept 2025: Full list of holidays from Onam To Durga Puja

September 2025 will bring multiple school holidays across India with many festivals falling in this month. The exact holidays vary statewide depending on regional traditions and academic schedules

70% urban students in private schools, 27% take coaching: Mospi survey

About 95% of students reported family members as the primary contributors towards education-related expenses, while only 1.2% students reported government scholarships as primary contributors

Uttarakhand to NCERT: Include Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana in school syllabus

Uttarakhand Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat said that until the new syllabus is introduced, students will recite verses from these texts during daily prayer sessions

TNEA 2025: Choice filling for 7.5 per cent government school quota begins

TNEA 2025 choice filling for 7.5% Tamil Nadu govt school quota started on July 7. Tentative seat allotments will be released on July 8 at 7 AM

Stalin renames govt hostels as 'social justice' for harmony among students

State-run hostels, including those under Adi Dravidar, Tribal, Backward Classes, and Minority Welfare departments, will now be renamed as 'Social Justice Hostels', the Tamil Nadu government announced

Kashmir schools shut for 15 days as record heatwave grips the valley

Kashmir schools will remain closed from June 23 to July 7 due to an intense heatwave. Srinagar recorded its hottest June day in 20 years at 35.5°C