Overview
The latest UDISE+ report by the Education Ministry reveals significant infrastructure gaps in schools across India, particularly in government-run institutions.
Key Findings
Electricity Availability
- Total Schools: 14.71 lakh
- Schools without functional electricity: 1.52 lakh
- Government Schools: 10.17 lakh
- Schools with functional electricity: 9.12 lakh
- Schools without functional electricity: 1.52 lakh
- Government-aided, Private, and Other Schools: 4.54 lakh
- Schools with functional electricity: 4.07 lakh
Drinking Water Facilities
- Schools with drinking water facilities: 14.47 lakh
- Functional drinking water facilities: 14.11 lakh
- Government Schools:
- Total: 10.17 lakh
- Functional drinking water facilities: 9.78 lakh
- Government-aided, Private, and Other Schools:
- Total: 4.54 lakh
- Functional drinking water facilities: 4.33 lakh
- Schools without drinking water facilities: 24,580
Toilet Facilities
- Schools with toilet facilities: 14.50 lakh
- Functional toilets: 14.04 lakh
- Schools without functional toilets: 67,000
- Government schools: 46,000
Disabled-Friendly Toilets
- Government Schools:
- Schools with disabled-friendly toilets: 3.37 lakh (33.2%)
- Functional disabled-friendly toilets: 30.6%
- Government-aided Schools:
- Total: 80,313
- Schools with disabled-friendly toilets: 35,640 (44.4%)
Access to Computers and Internet
- Schools with computers for teaching and learning: 7.48 lakh (50%)
- Schools with internet access: 7.92 lakh
- Government Schools:
- Schools with functional computers: 4.42 lakh (43.5%)
- Private Unaided Schools:
- Schools with functional computers: 2.34 lakh (70.9%)
Infrastructure for Disabled Students
- Schools with ramps: 11.34 lakh (77%)
- Ramps with handrails: 7.69 lakh (52.3%)
Arts, Crafts, and Science Facilities
- Schools with arts and crafts rooms: 2.57 lakh (17.5%)
- Government schools: 9.9% of 10.17 lakh
- Schools with integrated science laboratories:
- Total schools with secondary sections: 2.86 lakh
- Schools with labs: 1.6 lakh (55.9%)
- Government secondary schools: 59,972 (50.2%)
Solar Panel Uptake
- Schools with solar panel facilities: 1.54 lakh (10.5%)
- Government schools: 89,746 (8.8%)
Conclusion
The report highlights critical areas requiring urgent attention, such as functional electricity, disabled-friendly infrastructure, arts and science facilities, and renewable energy adoption. Despite some improvements in drinking water and toilet availability, gaps persist, especially in government schools.
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Disclaimer
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