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16,000 Andhra Schools Operate With Only One Teacher, Centre Reports
✍️ newindianexpress.com
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 04:04 AM
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The Centre has revealed that 16,000 schools in Andhra Pradesh are functioning with a single teacher. The move highlights a serious staffing shortage in the state’s education sector.
The Ministry of Education has disclosed that 16,000 schools in Andhra Pradesh are operating with only one teacher. This figure underscores a critical shortage of qualified educators across the state. The central government’s report indicates that many schools are struggling to meet basic staffing requirements, potentially impacting the quality of education delivered to students.
The data was released in a statement by the Centre, which called for urgent measures to address the teacher deficit. While specific causes of the shortage were not detailed, the announcement signals a growing concern over resource allocation in the state’s public schools.
Officials have urged state authorities to expedite recruitment and training processes to ensure that students receive adequate instructional support. The Centre’s findings are expected to prompt discussions on policy interventions aimed at strengthening the teaching workforce in Andhra Pradesh.
The data was released in a statement by the Centre, which called for urgent measures to address the teacher deficit. While specific causes of the shortage were not detailed, the announcement signals a growing concern over resource allocation in the state’s public schools.
Officials have urged state authorities to expedite recruitment and training processes to ensure that students receive adequate instructional support. The Centre’s findings are expected to prompt discussions on policy interventions aimed at strengthening the teaching workforce in Andhra Pradesh.