Govt. report reveals stark infrastructure gap in Indian schools
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6)
| Context |
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| Facility | Total Schools | Schools with Functional Facility | Schools without Functional Facility |
| Electricity | 14.71 lakh | 13.19 lakh | 1.52 lakh |
| Drinking Water | 14.71 lakh | 14.11 lakh | 67,000 |
| Toilet Facility | 14.71 lakh | 14.04 lakh | 67,000 |
Disabled-Friendly Facilities
- Only 3.37 lakh government schools have disabled-friendly toilets, highlighting inadequate provisions for differently-abled students.
- The condition of disabled-friendly facilities is notably poor in the majority of schools across India.
Conclusion
- This data highlights the gaps in basic infrastructure and facilities in schools, especially government-run ones, affecting the quality of education and student well-being.
| Practice Question: Examine the current status of basic infrastructure facilities such as electricity, drinking water, and toilets in schools in India, based on the latest UDISE+ data. Discuss the implications for education and the measures needed to address these gaps. (250 Words /15 marks) |
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