UP School Mergers Spark Debate: Merging Schools Amidst Low Enrollment

The Uttar Pradesh government is combining schools with few students to make better use of resources.

This is part of a plan to make schools more efficient.

Some people, like teachers and opposition leaders, are worried that this will make it harder for kids, especially girls, to get to school.

They fear some students might drop out.

The government says it's doing this to make schools better, as supported by a national education plan that encourages sharing resources.

The courts have largely backed the government's plan.