Srinagar, Nov. 24 -- Pandemic and economic downturn notwithstanding, Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a five percent increase in student enrollment.

In its 2021-22 Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) report, the Union Ministry of Education revealed that 142,286 new students have been enrolled in the government and private educational institutes of Jammu and Kashmir.

In 2020-21, the total enrolment was 2576358 from primary classes to 12th standard. The number has increased to 2718644 in 2021-22.

In private schools, however, enrollment has declined by more than one percent.

From 1324301 students (class primary to 12th) in 2020-21, the enrolment in government schools increased to 1473368 in 2021-22.

In private educat...