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Discussion Forum : State - Latest Current Affairs (Q.No. 5945)

2017-10-22 State

5945.

This decides to close 800 government schools which have fewer than 20 students.

Punjab

Haryana

Telangana

Karnataka

Answer: Option

Explanation:

The Punjab government will shut down 800 primary schools with less than 20 students, and merge them with schools nearby. The students and staff will be accommodated in adjoining schools situated within a one kilometre-radius. The decision is aimed at improving the utilisation of the teaching staff in the state.