Drop in enrolment at Valparai government schools; some primary schools temporarily closed
Several primary schools in Valparai have been temporarily closed because of low enrolment. The block has 94 government schools with 1,134 students in total; officials will reopen schools if students enroll before the deadline.
Valparai: Due to falling student numbers, some government primary schools in the Valparai block have been temporarily closed. Education officials said the block has 62 primary schools, 14 middle schools, 4 high schools and 5 higher secondary schools, a total of 94 institutions, with 1,134 students currently enrolled across them.
Officials noted that eight primary schools have been closed over the past years because they had no enrolments for two consecutive years. Authorities said the schools will be reopened if any students enrol before the end of July.
Authorities are taking steps to increase enrolment, including admitting children of migrant workers from northern states. The education department is working to restore school operations where possible.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai