Assam's Education Minister plans to halt teacher recruitment and consider merging colleges with low student enrolment to enhance GER in higher education.
Assam's Education Minister, Ranoj Pegu, announced the state government's plan to halt teacher recruitment in colleges with low student enrolment and consider merging institutions or specific departments. This move aims to enhance the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, a priority for the government. Mergers of schools have occurred in recent years due to low student numbers, inadequate infrastructure, and increased operational costs.
February 25, 2024
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