Over 160 Schools In Tripura With Low Number Of Students To Be Merged With Nearby Schools: CM Manik Saha

Agartala: Around 165 schools in Tripura that have a low number of students, would be merged with other schools located in their vicinity. This was announced by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday.
The State Education Department has conducted a comprehensive survey to identify schools with low student enrollment.
“Raising the alarm over the move to rationalise students and teachers in state-run schools will not bring fruitful results. Schools mushroomed in the state due to political reasons. We have to ensure quality education by merging schools with low number of students with schools that have a good number of students,” he told the reporters on Sunday.
“It came to light that a few schools run with four students and two or three teachers. The merger plan will be beneficial for the students too. The shortage of teaching staff will also be addressed by the plan,” he said.
Saha mentioned that approximately 165 schools with low student populations are slated to merge with adjacent schools, ideally within a 1 km radius. The Chief Minister has also indicated that efforts are underway to tackle traffic congestion in Agartala.
“I had a meeting with engineers on addressing traffic jams in various parts of the city. I suggested constructing more flyovers to ensure seamless movement of vehicles,” he said.
(With PTI inputs)