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Shillong, Jan 24: Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma today said simply closing zero enrollment schools is not an option and the government is studying their location and proximity to other schools before making decisions.

Sangma acknowledged the critical issue of zero-enrollment schools in the state, stating, “The government is aware of this problem. Over the past two years, we have initiated efforts to shift and reallocate teachers from these schools. A rationalization exercise is underway, and more than 100 schools with zero enrollment are being reviewed.”

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The minister addressed significant concerns regarding the state of education in Meghalaya, focusing particularly on the issue of zero-enrollment schools and the efforts being made to improve the education sector as a whole. He emphasized that the government is actively working to address these challenges and bridge gaps that have existed for decades.

He further explained that teachers are being relocated to schools with higher student numbers to ensure that resources are better utilized. “For schools with zero enrollment, we are relocating teachers to institutions with higher student numbers. Most of these zero-enrollment schools fall under SSA and government categories. Simply closing these schools is not an option; we need to study their location and proximity to other schools before making decisions. In some cases, we are considering taking over these schools and converting them into fully government-run institutions, although this presents financial challenges.”

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The Education Minister also urged school management committees and principals to improve the learning environment, stressing the importance of addressing low enrollment and the overall state of education in these schools.

When questioned about criticisms that some of the measures might be seen as making education too easy, Sangma defended the government’s approach, emphasizing that it is not about simplifying education but about bridging the gaps that have existed for decades. “This is not about making education easy but about bridging the gaps that have existed for the last 50 years,” he asserted. He further explained, “Look at the state of education over the past decades. Have we truly succeeded in imparting quality education? The gaps are evident, particularly in rural areas where untrained teachers struggle to deliver fundamental concepts. This initiative is designed to provide a strong foundation for learning, not to dilute its quality.”

Sangma also addressed the challenge posed by the large number of untrained teachers in the state, noting that Meghalaya has around 18,000 untrained educators. He emphasized that the government’s efforts are aimed at supporting these teachers and improving the overall quality of education. “We are working on supplementing the teaching process to ensure that students receive the education they deserve,” he said.

Sangma reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reforming the education sector. “We are on the job and determined to provide the best possible platform for learning. These initiatives, whether through rationalizing resources or supporting teachers, are aimed at building a stronger education ecosystem in the state,” he said​.

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