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Madhya Pradesh accounts for more than 50% of school closures and mergers nationwide
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 09:38 AM
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A Times of India report finds Madhya Pradesh responsible for over half of all school closures and mergers across India.
A recent analysis by The Times of India reveals that Madhya Pradesh is linked to more than half of the school closures and mergers reported across the country. The data, compiled from education department notifications, shows the state’s share exceeding 50% of the total incidents nationwide.
Education officials note that the high proportion reflects a combination of policy decisions, infrastructure challenges, and demographic pressures unique to the state. While other regions report occasional closures, Madhya Pradesh’s figures dominate the national tally.
The trend has prompted calls for a focused review of the state’s school management strategies, with stakeholders urging the state government to address underlying causes to stabilise the education environment.
Education officials note that the high proportion reflects a combination of policy decisions, infrastructure challenges, and demographic pressures unique to the state. While other regions report occasional closures, Madhya Pradesh’s figures dominate the national tally.
The trend has prompted calls for a focused review of the state’s school management strategies, with stakeholders urging the state government to address underlying causes to stabilise the education environment.