IndiaOver 94,000 government schools have been closed nationwide over the past decade due to reduced funding for public infrastructure, according to Ashwini K.S., president of AIDSO. Speaking at a student camp in Dharwad, she criticized the Karnataka state government's plan to close approximately 40,000 government schools under the KPS Magnet scheme, which was later withdrawn due to protests. She highlighted concerns about deteriorating school conditions, including unsafe structures leading to injuries, and noted failures in providing essential supplies to students. Ashwini also pointed out the lack of sufficient government funding for education and the mismatch between the number of graduates and available jobs. She accused ruling classes of undermining youth morale and called for resistance against the commercialization of education.
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents criticism of government policies regarding education funding and closures, highlighting systemic issues and calling for resistance against perceived injustices. It frames these actions as efforts by 'ruling classes' to suppress youth activism and prioritize commercial interests,
