Maharashtra Reports Over 1.04 Lakh Primary Schools and Child Welfare Initiatives in Economic Survey

Maharashtra has over 1.04 lakh primary schools with approximately 1.45 crore students, and 29,641 secondary and higher secondary schools serving about 63.6 lakh students, according to the 2025-26 Economic Survey. The number of primary schools slightly increased, while rural school share and primary schools per thousand children marginally declined. Girls' enrolment rose slightly, and the pupil-teacher ratio improved. The government continues child welfare programs like ICDS and has increased the child budget share. Women's safety measures include fast-track courts and complaint redressal committees.