Nagaland to Shut Low‑Enrolment Schools, Form Composite Institutions and Hire Maths‑Science Teachers

The state government of Nagaland has unveiled a comprehensive education reform aimed at optimizing resources and improving learning outcomes. Under the plan, schools registering enrolments below a specified threshold will be phased out and merged into larger composite institutions that can offer a broader curriculum.
The composite schools will combine primary and secondary grades, allowing better utilization of infrastructure and teaching staff. The policy also includes a targeted recruitment drive to hire qualified mathematics and science teachers, addressing the chronic shortage of specialist educators in the state.
Officials say the restructuring will enhance access to quality education in remote areas while ensuring fiscal efficiency. The move follows a review by the Nagaland Education Department, which highlighted declining enrolment figures in many rural schools.
The government has set a timeline for implementation over the next academic year, with provisions for transitional support to affected students and staff.