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Education
CAG Report Flags Failures in West Bengal Schools Under TMC Rule
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 01:33 AM
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The Comptroller and Auditor General's audit reveals shortcomings in West Bengal's school system under the Trinamool Congress, indicating adverse impacts on students.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has published an audit of West Bengal's school system, focusing on the period under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government. The report examines governance structures, funding flows, infrastructure maintenance and learning outcomes across the state's public schools.
According to the audit, significant gaps exist in the allocation of resources, recruitment and training of teachers, and upkeep of school facilities. These deficiencies have translated into sub‑standard learning environments for children, affecting attendance and academic performance.
The CAG has recommended that the state government take immediate corrective action to address the identified shortcomings. It urges the TMC‑led administration to streamline financial management, improve infrastructure, and strengthen teacher capacity to ensure that students receive quality education.
Education officials in Kolkata have acknowledged the findings and said a detailed review of the report will be undertaken. The audit adds pressure on the ruling party as education remains a key issue for voters ahead of upcoming elections.
According to the audit, significant gaps exist in the allocation of resources, recruitment and training of teachers, and upkeep of school facilities. These deficiencies have translated into sub‑standard learning environments for children, affecting attendance and academic performance.
The CAG has recommended that the state government take immediate corrective action to address the identified shortcomings. It urges the TMC‑led administration to streamline financial management, improve infrastructure, and strengthen teacher capacity to ensure that students receive quality education.
Education officials in Kolkata have acknowledged the findings and said a detailed review of the report will be undertaken. The audit adds pressure on the ruling party as education remains a key issue for voters ahead of upcoming elections.