About 1.48 cr enrolled in govt schools: Min debunks Oppn claim of falling count
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Lucknow: Basic education minister Sandeep Singh on Tuesday hit back at the Opposition for claims that enrolments at govt schools were dipping and said about 1.48 crore students were enrolled in council schools as of now.
"A staggering 1,04,93,389 children are currently enrolled in primary schools, supported by a dedicated workforce of 3,38,590 teachers and 1,43,450 Shiksha Mitras. The govt is committed to maintaining an optimal student-teacher ratio of 30:1 in primary education and 35:1 in upper primary education," he said in the Legislative Assembly.
Accusing the opposition of politicizing educational reforms and misleading the public, he said in upper primary schools, 43,01,483 students are being educated by 1,20,860 teachers and 25,223 instructors.
Overall, council schools boast an impressive enrollment of approximately 1.48 crore students, guided by over 6.28 lakh educators, including teachers, Shiksha Mitras and instructors.
Addressing concerns about school mergers, Singh said institutions with fewer than 50 students within a 1Km radius have been paired with resource-rich schools to enhance facilities and accessibility.
"These mergers have not led to any school closures, as all council schools remain operational under the basic education department.
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The vacant school premises are being repurposed in collaboration with the ICDS department to host pre-primary, play school and nursery classes, with over 3,000 schools already partnering with ICDS and 19,484 ACCEs appointed on a contractual basis," he said.
On the issue of raising the admission age to four years, Singh said such a move was not feasible under the current Right to Education Act, which mandates a uniform system nationwide.
He highlighted that education and nutrition for children aged 3 to 6 are already being effectively provided through anganwadi centres.
Singh also took the opportunity to highlight the Yogi govt's achievements since 2017, noting that over 27 lakh new students have been enrolled this year alone. He contrasted this with the previous Samajwadi Party administration, during which 3.45 crore children reportedly dropped out of school.
The current govt, he said, has launched successful campaigns to bring these children back into the educational fold.
In a bid to further elevate educational standards, Singh announced the construction of model composite schools at a cost of Rs 30 crore each, with two such schools planned for every district.
He reaffirmed the Yogi govt's commitment to taking education quality to unprecedented heights, ensuring that every child in UP has access to a world-class education.
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