Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Arunachal Pradesh to Shut Down 386 Schools with Zero Enrollment
The government in Arunachal Pradesh is closing 386 schools because they don't have any students.
This is to make sure teachers and resources are used where they are needed most.
It is part of a plan to improve education by focusing on schools that are actually teaching kids.
The schools that closed are in different areas, including those far away.
The government has closed similar schools last year.
Arunachal Pradesh government ordered the closure of 386 government schools due to zero student enrollment.
The closures affect schools across multiple districts, including remote and border regions.
West Kameng district reported the highest number of closures with 73 schools.
The closures are part of a rationalisation initiative to improve learning outcomes.
Arrangements will be made to shift students from closed schools to nearby functioning ones.
- Who
- The Arunachal Pradesh government.
- What
- The closure of 386 government schools due to zero enrollment.
- When
- The order was issued on June 2, 2025.
- Where
- Across Arunachal Pradesh, including remote and border regions.
- Why
- To rationalise educational infrastructure and improve learning outcomes.
- Number of schools closed
- 386
- Date of Order
- June 2, 2025
- Highest number of closures by district
- West Kameng (73 schools)
- Reason for closure
- Zero student enrollment
- Previous closures
- 600 schools closed last year
