The Assam government has directed the merger of primary schools with fewer than 30 students to rationalise the education network and optimise resources, a move communicated to district authorities for immediate implementation.
Assam’s policy to convert madrasas into regular schools is raising concerns that new recruitment rules may lead to a decline in the cultural representation of minority communities within the education system.
The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has announced strict reforms, including potential de-affiliation for 49 schools due to poor performance and phasing out current vocational exams.
The Assam Government has launched a comprehensive reform in vocational education across the state, including Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, to boost youth skills and employment.