PTR Of 16:1 On Paper, Unequal In Practice – J&K’s Education Challenge

Jammu and Kashmir's overall pupil-teacher ratio of 16:1 appears reassuring on paper. But behind this number lies a troubling reality: 1,371 single-teacher schools serving over 32,000 students, and higher-secondary PTRs soaring to 46:1 in Ramban, 34:1 in Poonch, and 31:1 in Kishtwar. A child's educational opportunity should not depend on geography. It is time to [...]