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Education
Tamil Nadu Govt Declares No School Closures Amid Low Enrolment Figures
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 10:36 PM
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The state government announced that all schools will remain open despite recent data showing a drop in student enrolment.
The Tamil Nadu education department released a statement on Monday confirming that no schools will be shut down, even as enrolment numbers have fallen in recent surveys. The data, compiled by the state’s school management information system, indicated a modest decline in student registrations across both rural and urban districts.
Officials said the decision reflects a commitment to maintain access to education for all children, especially in remote areas where alternatives are limited. The government plans to address the enrolment dip through targeted outreach, scholarship schemes and infrastructure upgrades rather than by consolidating schools.
Education Minister K. Ponmudy emphasized that school closures could disrupt learning continuity and exacerbate dropout rates. The department will monitor enrolment trends closely and report any further actions in the upcoming quarterly review.
Officials said the decision reflects a commitment to maintain access to education for all children, especially in remote areas where alternatives are limited. The government plans to address the enrolment dip through targeted outreach, scholarship schemes and infrastructure upgrades rather than by consolidating schools.
Education Minister K. Ponmudy emphasized that school closures could disrupt learning continuity and exacerbate dropout rates. The department will monitor enrolment trends closely and report any further actions in the upcoming quarterly review.