Karnal govt schools record rise in new enrolments by over 25K

Parveen Arora

Tribune News Service

Karnal, December 3

Amid the Covid pandemic, government schools in Karnal district witnessed a significant increase by 25,804 pupils.

As per the authorities, around 95 per cent of these students have switched from private schools to government schools in the current session.

The number of enrolments recorded in the last session was 1,25,582, which has gone up to 1,51,386 in the current session, said the data with the Education Department.

Education dept data

• Number of enrolments recorded in the last session was 1,25,582, which has gone up to 1,51,386 in the current session
• A total of 1,05,837 students enrolled in Classes I to VIII this session from 89,059 in the previous session
• Class IX-XII registered 45,549 students in the current session from 36,523 in the last session

A total of 1,05,837 students enrolled in Classes I to VIII this session from 89,059 in the previous session, while Class IX-XII registered 45,549 students in the current session from 36,523 in the last session, the data stated.

According to the authorities, financial distress owing to the pandemic and free facilities at government schools were some of the reasons behind the increase in enrolment at government schools.

“During the pandemic, we have recorded a rise of 25,804 students in the current session in comparison to the last session. Initiatives such as the Super-100 programme also attracted students toward government schools,” said Rajpal, DEO.