Bengaluru, Dec. 12 -- State school education minister Madhu Bangarappa on Thursday told the assembly that enrolment in the state's government schools had fallen by 1.7 million (17 lakh) over the past decade and a half.

In a written response to BJP MLA and former education minister S Suresh Kumar, Bangarappa said the drop reflected multiple trends, including demand for English-medium instruction, rising interest in central syllabi, migration patterns, and the expansion of private schools.

The minister said the state has launched a statewide enrolment campaign running from November 14, 2025, to June 30, 2026, aimed at drawing more students into government schools. He noted that a series of academic and infrastructure initiatives were unde...