Itanagar, June 3 -- Arunachal Pradesh government has ordered the closure of 386 government schools across the State that have recorded zero student enrolment in the current academic year.

The directive, issued by the State's Education Department on Monday, June 2, follows an extensive review of data from the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE). The analysis revealed a large number of government schools, some inactive for several years, with no student enrolment.

Officials said the closures are part of a broader rationalisation strategy aimed at optimising resources, improving learning outcomes, and ensuring efficient use of teaching staff and facilities.Schools affected by the move span nearly every district, inclu...