Itanagar, Jul 26:  The Arunachal Pradesh government today clarified concerns regarding the closure and merger of 600 primary schools with zero or minimal enrollment. The government said the decision is a strategic measure aimed at optimizing educational resources and improving the quality of education statewide. Contrary to the misconceptions, this initiative is part of a comprehensive plan to enhance the quality of education and its infrastructure in the state.
The rationale behind this decision is rooted in significant population shifts, particularly from remote areas to newly established circle and district headquarters. As enrollments decline in certain schools due to these migrations, merging schools in less populated areas with those in more populous regions will allow for better resource allocation and address the educational needs of relocated students. This consolidation will lead to the establishment of inter-village schools that can serve multiple neighboring communities, thus improving access to education and enabling a more efficient use of available resources.
Minister of Education Pasang Dorjee Sona said, “The decision was taken by the government after…