DMK MP T R Baalu

“the number of elementary-level govt schools declined from 8,89,806 in 2024-25 to 8,79,940 in 2025-26 - a reduction of 9,866 schools, or about 1.1%.”

“Meghalaya recorded the biggest numerical decline, with the number of govt elementary schools falling from 7,633 to 5,459, a drop of 2,174.”

“Telangana followed with a reduction of 1,961 schools, from 22,983 to 21,022.”

“Andhra Pradesh saw its count decline by 1,446, from 37,449 to 36,003.”

“Madhya Pradesh had 1,043 fewer schools.”

“Karnataka 615.”

“West Bengal 587.”

“Rajasthan 473.”

“Maharashtra 357.”

“Himachal Pradesh recorded a decline of 259 schools.”

“Assam had 209 fewer.”

“Bihar's count rose from 66,803 to 66,915.”

“Chhattisgarh increased from 43,836 to 43,853.”

“The Gross Access Ratio rose between 2018-19 and 2025-26 from 96.49 to 98.14 at upper-primary level.”

“from 88.24 to 95.05 at secondary level.”

“from 65.05 to 94.79 at higher-secondary level.”