Teacher-student ratio to be key factor in merger of West Bengal govt schools

West Bengal's Education Minister, Bratya Basu, recently proposed merging government schools, prompting officials to develop a plan that ensures a balanced teacher-student ratio in the newly unified institutions. While some schools have no students enrolled, others have single teachers for over 100 students. Critics, including the Students' Federation of India (SFI), argue that this move may avoid addressing the deeper issue of inadequate academic infrastructure and teacher shortages.