Assam Government to Shut Down 96 Under-Enrolled Schools Across the State
Guwahati, May 08, 2024: In a bid to address low student enrollment, the Assam government has made the decision to close 96 schools across the state. This measure comes after the closure of over 8,000 institutions in the past for similar reasons.
Under the directive of the Assam Secondary Education (Provincialisation of Schools) Amendment Act, 2017, the Director of Assam Secondary Education has mandated the amalgamation of these under-enrolled schools with those boasting higher student numbers.
The recent order issued by the Director of Assam Secondary Education affects 79 high schools and 17 senior secondary schools spread across various districts of the state.
It has been emphasized by the government that teachers and staff impacted by the closures will be transferred to nearby schools, ensuring minimal disruption.
Here’s a district-wise breakdown of the closures:
– Barpeta: Ata High School, B H High School, D K Hajibari High School, G B High School, Kayakuchi Girls High School, Lurfuria B D High School, Nabanoor Titapani High School, Palhazi Girls High School, Paschim Datirbori Girls High School, Uttar Pipla High School & Pub Hastinapur Sr. Sec. School.
– Bongaigaon: Mererchar Girls High School, Kokila HS, Vidyajyoti HS, Arunaday Girls HS, Sri Sri Ganesh HS, Ratnapith Girls HS, Alokjhari HS, Eunus Ali High School & Khagarpur Salbari High School.
– Darrang: Luit Paria High School & Kulshik Rajghat High School.
– Dhemaji: Closure of Gali Girls H. School, Suryodoi H. School, Amritpur Migang H. School, Tadunia Milonjyoti H. School, Deorighat Chariali H. School, Sripani Janajati Girls H. School, Radhala H. School, Gowal Chapori Girls H. School, Sahbari Kalia H. School, Purbuttar Machkhowa H. School, Borpak H. School, Hiloipara H. School, Milonjyoti H. School, Pachim Jiadhal H. School, Adut Khurachuk High School, Abonori Mishing H. School, Gogamukh Girls Sr. Sec. School, Sissi Borgaon Sr. Sec. School & Jiadhal Sr. Sec. School.
– Dhubri: Fakirganj Girls High School, Chirakuti Girls High School, Daduarkanda High School, Barkaliya Nashkara High School, Kadamtala High School & Nararayan Sr. Sec. School.
– Goalpara: R. K. Model Girls High School, Meserbhita Girls High School & Topoban Sr. Sec. School.
– Golaghat: Gargaon High School, Garigaon Chola High School.
– Hailakandi: A. L. C Sr. Sec. School.
– Jorhat: Pachim Chawkhat U. M. Vidyalaya & Jogduar Sankardev High School.
– Jorhat/Majuli: Mahatma Gandhi High School (Majuli).
– Kamrup (M): Balabhadra Oja High School & Ganesh Nagar High School.
– Kamrup (R): Shew Prasad Ramboxi High School, Bardhadhi Sankardev Girls High School, Salmara High School, Hatipara Anchalik High School, P. B. C Ramasaraswati Girls High School, Uttar Pub-Kamrup Sr. Sec. School, PHB Sr. Sec. School & Kamrupa Girls Sr. Sec. School.
– Karbi Anglong: Closure of Purana Barpathar Girls High School.
– Karimganj: Ahmed Ali High School.
– Lakhimpur: Sonari Chapori Town H.S, Dimaruguri Girls H.S, Beenapani H.S, Dikron Chapori H.S, Dikrong Chapori Janajati H.S, Madhya Champara H.S, Malaram Pegu H.S, Major Chapori Janajati H.S, Madhabdev HS, Pachim Dhakuakhana Sr. Sec. School & Bhibiram Hazarika Sr. Sec. School.
– Morigaon: Sapmari High School, HPC High School(Jagiroad) & Habibarangabari Girls HS.
– Nagaon: Alitangoni Abdul Hye Girls H.S.
– Nalbari: Amayapur Alengidal H.S & G.K. Chungarbari H.S.
– Sivasagar: Khotkhoti H.S, Hahchara Sr. Sec. School, Demow Commerce Sr. Sec. School & Konwerpur Sr. Sec. School.
– Sonitpur: Closure of Tribeni Adarsha High School.
– South Salmara Mankachar: Bariar Alga High School, Janakalyan High School, Freshatary & Hatsingimari High School.
– Tinsukia: Closure of Bordubi Sr. Sec. School.
This decision marks a significant restructuring in the educational landscape of Assam, aimed at optimizing resources and ensuring better educational outcomes for students.
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