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Since 2014, Maharashtra has undertaken significant measures to close or consolidate under-enrolled primary schools, primarily those with fewer than 20 students.

Key Developments:
2014: The state government decided to shut down approximately 13,905 schools with less than 20 students. Notices were sent to education officers, and preparations were made to derecognize these schools.
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2016: Despite earlier decisions, by November 2016, around 13,817 such schools were still operational. The government had issued notices two years prior to shut down schools operating with fewer than 20 students, but no action had been taken by that time.
India Today

2017: The state announced the closure of over 1,300 non-performing schools, transferring students and teachers to nearby institutions. This move aimed to improve the quality of education.

Hindustan Times
India Today
Hindustan Times

2018: The government decided to shut down 4,093 primary and secondary schools with 10 or fewer students. Affected students and teachers were to be shifted to the nearest available schools.

Hindustan Times

2022: The education department instructed district officers to identify schools with fewer than 20 students and assess their status for potential closure or reallocation.

The Times of India
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Reasons for Closures:
Declining Enrolment: Between 2014-15 and 2017-18, enrolment in primary schools (Classes 1 to 8) dipped by 1.6%, from 1.617 crore to 1.591 crore students.

Hindustan Times

Resource Optimization: Consolidating under-enrolled schools aimed to optimize resources and improve educational quality.

Infrastructure Challenges: Many schools faced issues like poor infrastructure, lack of students, and functional crises, leading to their closure.
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Hindustan Times

Community Response:
The closure of schools, especially in tribal and rural areas, raised concerns about increased dropout rates due to longer travel distances and limited transportation. Parents and social activists protested against the shutdown of 3,073 schools in regions like Palghar, Thane, Raigad, and Nashik.
The Indian Express
India

In summary, Maharashtra's efforts to close under-enrolled primary schools since 2014 have been driven by declining student numbers and the goal of improving educational quality. However, these measures have also sparked debates about their impact on rural and tribal communities.

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