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Over 100,000 Indian Schools Operate With Just One Teacher, Andhra Pradesh Leads
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 07:39 PM
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A recent survey reveals that more than 100,000 schools across India are staffed by a single teacher, with Andhra Pradesh reporting the highest count.
A nationwide assessment has found that over 100,000 schools are run by just one teacher, underscoring a critical staffing shortfall. The data, compiled by the Ministry of Education, shows that Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of such single‑teacher schools, accounting for a significant portion of the total. This situation raises concerns about the quality of education and the workload on the lone educators. Officials have announced plans to recruit additional teachers and provide targeted support to states with the most acute shortages.