1. Unrecognised Schools in Bihar and Jharkhand Flagged by Centre
- Samagra Shiksha 2025-26 PAB meetings (March-April 2025) flagged many unrecognised private schools in Jharkhand and Bihar.
- UDISE+ count: Jharkhand 5,879 schools, Bihar 4,915 schools.
- RTE Act took effect on 1 April 2010; Article 21A covers schooling for ages 6 to 14.