Rationalization of 1611 schools in Bastar division, now children will get better facilities

Raipur, 02 June 2025: In line with the National Education Policy 2020 and the Right to Education Act 2009, a meaningful initiative is being taken towards rationalization of schools with the aim of making the education system in the state better and inclusive. Under this initiative, a total of 1611 schools are being rationalized in seven districts of Bastar division. This is expected to bring about comprehensive improvement in the quality of schools, availability of resources and educational environment. According to the information received from the Joint Director of Education of Bastar Division, such schools were identified in Bastar, Bijapur, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Kanker and Sukma districts of Bastar Division, where either the number of students was very low or more than two schools are being run in the same campus or nearby, these schools are being integrated and equipped with better facilities. Joint Director Education informed that 274 schools in Bastar district, 65 in Bijapur district, 394 in Kondagaon district, 80 in Narayanpur, 76 in Dantewada district, 584 in Kanker district and 138 schools in Sukma district of Bastar division are being rationalized.

This will enable posting of surplus teachers in single teacher schools and other schools that are devoid of teachers. This will improve the quality of education. Along with this, better educational resources like library, science laboratory, computer lab and sports equipment will also be available to the children. Joint Director, Education, Bastar Division, Jagdalpur informed that due to studies in the same campus in integrated schools, it will be easier for children to come to school regularly, which will increase the attendance rate of students and reduce the dropout rate. Apart from this, administrative expenses will also be reduced and the savings can be used to improve the educational quality. He said that this entire process is being carried out in a planned and phased manner, the aim of which is to provide quality education to children and to make school campuses resource-rich. This initiative is being considered a revolutionary step in the field of education, which will benefit thousands of children of Bastar division and Chhattisgarh will be able to create a new identity in the field of education.