Other School News
In 2023–24, the number of students who failed Class 9 was the highest at 1,01,344, of whom 7,794 were admitted to the NIOS academic session 2024–25.
PPC 2025: A total of 8.05 crore students, teachers, and parents participated over the past five years, with 2025 witnessing the maximum turnout of 5.11 crore.
‘Systematic irregularities’ in primary teachers’ appointment not proven, dismissal after nine years would have a serious adverse impact, says Calcutta HC
Tamil Nadu SSA: A total of Rs 1,896.42 crore had been spent in 2025-26, of which only Rs 87.79 crore was released by the central government.
PM SHRI Schools Scheme: Out of the total number, 1,725 schools have been selected from Uttar Pradesh under the initiative.
The education department has already earmarked Rs 20 crore in the 2025-26 budget for the purchase of furniture and other essential items.
The campaign aims to ensure that every school prepares a disaster management plan and conducts regular mock drills so that children know "what to do" during an emergency.
The decision is aimed at ensuring transparent, independent and effective regulation of schools across Jammu and Kashmir, Thanaji Bhat, under secretary in School Education Department said.
Students will receive classroom coaching, live sessions, study material and test preparation support after school hours and on weekends.
A total of 2,774 elementary schools have been merged and amalgamated during the period, while the number of such secondary schools is 206, Jayant Chaudhary, union minister of state for education said.
