Dispur : The Assam government has merged more than 2,900 government schools over the past five years as part of an effort to optimise educational resources and strengthen academic delivery. The information was shared in the Lok Sabha on Monday, with officials emphasising that despite the mergers, no school in the state has been closed.

In a written response, Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary clarified that a total of 2,774 elementary schools and 206 secondary schools have been merged or amalgamated with neighbouring institutions since the implementation of the initiative.

Chaudhary explained that these mergers are conducted under the Shiksha Khetra Scheme, which focuses on rationalising schools in cases of low enrolment, duplication of institutions on the same campus, or the need to streamline administrative and academic resources. The process adheres strictly to the norms of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, ensuring that all students maintain uninterrupted access to schooling.

According to the minister, the rationalisation strategy is designed to make better use of existing teachers and infrastructure while improving learning outcomes. The consolidation also aims to reduce dropout rates by ensuring efficient academic support and operational management.

He further stressed that “no child has been denied access to education as a result of this process,” as all schooling arrangements remain within the distance limits prescribed under the RTE Act.

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