Ghost Schools, Real Salaries: 20,000 Teachers Employed In Zero-Enrolment Institutions

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,100 Views

India’s Ministry of Education has revealed that nearly 8,000 schools across the country reported zero student enrolment in the 2024–25 academic year, yet continue to employ over 20,000 teachers. The data highlights a stark mismatch in staffing and student presence, raising questions about resource allocation and policy oversight.