14,829 government primary schools have fewer than 30 students, claims Anbumani
According to data cited by health minister Anbumani Ramadoss, about 14,800 government-run primary schools in India have enrolments under 30 pupils. The figures show 6,600 schools with fewer than 20 children and roughly 3,000 with under ten students, highlighting significant under‑utilisation of public primary education facilities. The trend raises concerns for policymakers about resource allocation and the viability of maintaining such schools.