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India Reports Reduction in Single-Teacher Schools Despite Regional Increases

India Reports Reduction in Single-Teacher Schools Despite Regional Increases

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THE BRIEF
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India has successfully reduced the number of single-teacher schools by 3,282 over the past year, according to recent educational data.

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Despite this national decline, five specific states reported an increase in the number of schools operating with only one teacher.

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The government is now focusing on targeted recruitment drives in these states to address the persistent staffing disparities in rural education.