India's Education Challenge: Over 1 Lakh Single-Teacher Schools Serving 33 Lakh Students Nationwide

Oct 13, 2025 01:07 am CST

India faces a significant educational challenge with over 1 lakh single-teacher schools serving approximately 33 lakh students nationwide. Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of such schools, while Uttar Pradesh leads in student enrollment. The government is working to address this issue through school rationalization efforts to improve learning outcomes and optimize educational resources across the country.