Lab availability fails to match rise in school numbers

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Integrated science lab coverage in secondary schools fell to 54.6% in 2025-26. The number of schools with these labs increased by 10,000 over three years. However, the total number of secondary schools expanded at a faster rate. Government schools saw a slight increase, while aided and private schools experienced declines. State-level data reveals significant disparities in lab availability across India.