Minister for Education Madhu Bangarappa favours the merger of schools that lack regular teaching staff and sufficient number of students, with nearby schools.
In a review meeting in Shivamogga on July 26, the Minister said he would not wish to close any school in Karnataka. However, with meagre number of students, it would be impossible to create the school-like environment necessary to boost learning.
“Schools where there are only a couple of students and one teacher, look like houses, not schools. One teacher has to teach all classes, making all students sit in one room. It would be good if such schools were shifted to the nearest school,” he said.
