PRAYAGRAJ, June 23 -- Following the directive to merge government-run primary and upper primary schools with low student enrollment into nearby schools, the officials from the state's basic education department acknowledge that 414 schools in Prayagraj district have fewer than 50 students enrolled. A meeting in this regard has already been held, and according to the state government's directive, block education officers (BEOs) will now visit the identified schools and submit a proposal to the basic shiksha adhikari (BSA) for merging them with nearby schools. The proposals will be based on factors such as infrastructure facilities, accessibility, enrolment, inclusiveness, and local conditions and needs, officials explained. Confirming the development, acting BSA-Prayagraj Devbrat Singh stated that a meeting has been conducted regarding the merging of primary and upper primary schools in the district with low student count. "A report in this regard from the BEOs is expected soon, following which further action will be taken in accordance with the government orders," he said. Before the schools are paired, the benefits of the merger will be communicated to parents, community members, local officials, school teachers, and teacher unions, officials said. There are around a dozen schools in the district where student count is below 10, said officials....