Student enrolment in government schools in Jammu and Kashmir was steadily declining before 2019, but in the last two years it has increased by 14.5%, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said in Srinagar.
Sustained efforts were being made for early childhood care and education as recommended by the national education policy, he said on Saturday.
"In the three years before 2019, there was a continuous decrease in enrolment in government schools. However, in the last two years, enrolment has increased by 14.5%," the L-G said, addressing the annual day function at the Devki Arya Putri Pathshala.
