Guwahati: Despite sustained efforts to improve school infrastructure across Assam, hundreds of government-run schools in the state continue to operate without basic facilities such as electricity and toilets, according to information shared by state Education Minister Ranoj Pegu.

The Centre's govt schools overhaul empowers parent-led SMCs to handle budgets up to ₹30 lakh, joint accounts, CSR funds, and mandatory social audits from May 2026. A major shift under NEP 2020 aims to boost transparency and community control nationwide.