By Kavita Sharma
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Patna, July 21, 2026: The condition of Bihar government schools became a major issue during the Monsoon Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, with legislators from both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition expressing concern over inadequate educational infrastructure.
Members urged the government to improve school facilities, construct new buildings, and address the shortage of classrooms across the state.
BJP MLA highlights severe infrastructure shortage in government schools:
Raising the issue in the Assembly, BJP MLA Jivesh Kumar said that many Bihar government schools continue to function with only two classrooms, despite accommodating hundreds of students.
He cited an example of a school where 565 students are studying whether meaningful education is possible under such conditions.
According to the BJP legislator, this is not an isolated case but a widespread problem affecting several schools across Bihar.
Jivesh Kumar urged the government to prioritize infrastructure development in the Education Department.
He argued that if the state can allocate nearly Rs 77,000 crore to the Education Department, adequate funds should also be earmarked for purchasing land for new schools, constructing additional classrooms, repairing dilapidated school buildings, and expanding educational facilities in underserved areas.
He stressed that schools lacking basic infrastructure should be identified immediately and provided with permanent buildings and essential amenities.
The BJP MLA also pointed out that several schools are being forced to conduct classes in multiple shifts due to limited classroom space.
He said the shortage of infrastructure is creating difficulties for both teachers and students and called for immediate government intervention to address the problem.
Earlier in the session, RJD MLA Bogo Singh also questioned the government’s education policy.
He referred to the state’s policy of establishing primary schools within a two-kilometre radius wherever one does not exist but alleged that many such schools could not be opened because land was unavailable.
Instead of creating new schools, he claimed, the Bihar government merged several institutions with existing schools, resulting in overcrowding and reduced accessibility for students in rural areas.
Bogo Singh urged the government to establish new primary schools in villages where children continue to travel long distances for basic education.
He emphasized that access to quality education is every child’s fundamental right and called upon the Chief Minister to personally monitor the issue.
State government reply:
Replying to the debate, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary acknowledged the concern and explained that the expansion of schools had begun under the initiative of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who aimed to establish a high school in every panchayat.
He said that during implementation, land could not be arranged for nearly 600—700 schools, prompting the government to begin classes wherever at least two rooms were available so that students would not be deprived of education.
The Chief Minister assured the House that the government will conduct a fresh review of the situation and land-related issues affecting schools without permanent campuses will be resolved.
He further said that the necessary land for such schools will be made available within six months, after which construction and other required works will be initiated promptly.
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