Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder and convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Monday wrote to education ministers across all states, seeking state-wise data on infrastructure, teacher vacancies and funding in government schools. In his letter, Dipke called for greater attention to the condition of public education and urged state governments to “treat the condition of public education as an urgent priority.” Dipke's letter focused on the availability of basic facilities in government schools, questioning whether students in many institutions have access to essential infrastructure.

He specifically raised concerns over facilities such as drinking water and functional classrooms, suggesting that deficiencies in these areas could affect the quality of the learning environment provided to students. The CJP leader sought detailed information from education ministers to assess the state of government school infrastructure across the country. Among the information requested was data on existing infrastructure, vacancies among teachers and the funds allocated for government schools.

A state-wise assessment, he argued, would help provide a clearer picture of the challenges faced by public education systems in different parts of India. Teacher vacancies were another key issue raised in the communication. Adequate staffing is an important component of the functioning of government schools, and prolonged vacancies can place additional pressure on existing teachers and affect classroom delivery. By seeking state-level vacancy figures, Dipke called for greater transparency regarding the availability of teaching personnel in public schools.

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The letter also raised questions about government spending on school education. Dipke sought information on funding, apparently with the aim of understanding how resources are being allocated towards government schools and whether sufficient financial support is available to address infrastructure and staffing requirements. Access to such data could help identify gaps between educational requirements and available resources.

Dipke's demand for information comes against the broader backdrop of discussions over the quality and accessibility of public education in India. Government schools serve millions of students across urban and rural areas, making basic infrastructure, adequate staffing and reliable funding important factors in ensuring a functional learning environment. Facilities such as safe drinking water and usable classrooms are among the fundamental requirements for students attending these institutions.

By writing to education ministers across the states, the CJP founder sought to bring the issue onto the agenda of state governments and encourage a data-driven assessment of public school conditions. His appeal for education to be treated as an “urgent priority” places the focus on basic infrastructure as well as staffing and funding. The state-wise information requested from the ministers could provide a broader understanding of the challenges facing government schools and the areas requiring greater attention.

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