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DK sees 108 new schools in the last five years

Mangaluru: While govt-aided and a few unaided schools in Dakshina Kannada received zero admissions, leading to the closure of these institutions, the district has been approving a substantial number of new schools each academic year. Data reveals that from 2020-21 to 2025-26, the district approved a total of 108 schools. All of these are aided and unaided institutions. Interestingly, many of the 108 approved schools belong to minorities. Govinda Madivala, DDPI, Dakshina Kannada, explained that in the academic year 2025-26 alone, a total of 24 new schools were approved to start or upgrade their schools. "The total number of applications received every year is increasing, and this year alone, more than 36 applications were received," he said, adding that to start a school, a total of 28 requirements need to be met. Sources from the department of school education and literacy said that among the 108 schools, many were given permission to start new schools with a primary section, whereas the rest were to upgrade from existing primary schools to grades six to eight, and others to start a secondary section. "A majority of the new schools were started in Mangaluru, North and South, Bantwal, Puttur, and Belthangady BEO limits. There is significant demand for private English medium schools in rural areas of the district," said an official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like NRIs Living In Serbia Are Eligible For INR 2 Lakh Monthly Pension. Invest 18K/Month Get Offer Undo Echoing the same views, Aboobakkar Siddique, who was associated with a private primary school in Salethur that started in 2022, said that rural areas have more demand for private schools. "Many start, but it is hard to sustain since schools have to charge affordable fees," he said. Another school representative said there are stringent rules to open a school and run it. "Failing to meet one single criterion results in rejection of the application. " Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.