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Education
‘Cockroach’ movement targets government schools across India
✍️ dw.com
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 04:37 AM
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A newly formed ‘Cockroach’ movement has begun campaigning against government schools, calling attention to perceived shortcomings in the public education system.
The activist collective calling itself the ‘Cockroach’ movement has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at government-run schools. Organisers say the initiative seeks to highlight what they view as systemic neglect, inadequate infrastructure and declining academic standards in the public sector.
The movement’s first actions include rallies outside selected schools and the distribution of pamphlets outlining specific grievances. While no official spokesperson has provided detailed statistics, the group urges parents, teachers and policymakers to engage in a dialogue about reforms.
Education officials have acknowledged the protests, stating that the government is reviewing existing policies and will consider constructive feedback. The ‘Cockroach’ movement has urged the authorities to respond promptly, emphasizing that the future of millions of students depends on swift improvements.
The campaign is expected to continue across multiple states, with organisers planning further demonstrations in the coming weeks.
The movement’s first actions include rallies outside selected schools and the distribution of pamphlets outlining specific grievances. While no official spokesperson has provided detailed statistics, the group urges parents, teachers and policymakers to engage in a dialogue about reforms.
Education officials have acknowledged the protests, stating that the government is reviewing existing policies and will consider constructive feedback. The ‘Cockroach’ movement has urged the authorities to respond promptly, emphasizing that the future of millions of students depends on swift improvements.
The campaign is expected to continue across multiple states, with organisers planning further demonstrations in the coming weeks.