India 'Cockroach' movement takes aim at government schools

The student-led protest movement in India, dubbed the "Cockroach" movement, is expanding its efforts to target neglected government schools. The movement, which began as a grassroots campaign, is now using its network to conduct nationwide audits of these schools, highlighting issues such as poor infrastructure and inadequate resources. This push aims to pressure authorities into taking action to improve the quality of education in government schools. The movement's efforts may lead to increased scrutiny of the government's education policies and potentially drive reforms.

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The student protest movement is pushing for improvements in government schools. This could lead to increased investment in education and better outcomes for students.

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