# Over 1 lakh Indian schools lack toilets for girls

2026-08-07T17:47:23+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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More than 1.05 lakh schools in India do not have proper toilet facilities for girls, according to UDISE+ data for the academic year 2025-26. The data covers 14.67 lakh girls' schools and co-educational schools across the country. The disclosure comes as the government promotes AI and digital tools in classrooms. NDTV reports that the lack of basic sanitation disproportionately affects girl students, often leading to absenteeism and dropouts. The gap highlights a sharp contrast between aspirational tech initiatives and on-ground infrastructure deficits.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/education/ai-in-classrooms-but-girls-dont-have-access-to-toilets-in-more-than-one-lakh-schools-11880795#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: education, girls' toilets, India schools, sanitation, school infrastructure, UDISE+ data
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