RAYAGADA: The School and Mass Education Department has asked the district administration and school management committee of 19 primary and upper primary schools to explain why these educational institutions should not be closed as they have been running with less than five students for years together.

Though the official figure is stated to be 19, sources said the number of such schools is much higher in the district.

The Government move was initiated after it was found that some schools were functioning with five or less students on their rolls for several years.

Source : New Indian Express...