Maharashtra Sees Significant Decline in Class 1 Enrolment Over Four Years
Class 1 enrolment in local body schools drops by 1.37L in 4 years
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Class 1 enrolment in local self-government schools in Maharashtra has dropped by 137,606 students over four years, prompting the education department to initiate large-scale enrolment festivals and special admission drives to boost numbers. Factors such as declining birth rates and changing social dynamics are cited as contributors to this trend.
- 01Enrolment in Class 1 fell from 815,005 in 2022-23 to 677,399 in 2025-26.
- 02The education department plans to hold school enrolment festivals and a special admission drive with government officials visiting schools.
- 03Declining birth rates, linked to family planning initiatives, are identified as a key reason for the drop in enrolment.
- 04The government emphasizes the need for local bodies to improve school facilities and engage with parents to identify eligible students.
- 05Factors such as unemployment and delayed marriages are also contributing to lower birth rates, impacting school enrolment.
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In Maharashtra, Class 1 enrolment in schools run by local self-government bodies has seen a significant decrease, dropping by 137,606 students over four years. The school education department has responded by urging municipalities and local bodies to organize large-scale enrolment festivals and a special admission drive at the start of the new academic year. This initiative includes visits from government officials to welcome new students and monitor educational quality. Data indicates that enrolment fell from 815,005 students in the 2022-23 academic year to 677,399 in 2025-26. Experts attribute the decline to declining birth rates, influenced by family planning awareness, unemployment, and changing societal norms. The government is focusing on improving school facilities and engaging with parents to boost admissions, as mandated by the Right to Education Act.
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The decline in enrolment could lead to reduced funding and resources for local schools, affecting educational quality.
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