The number of students in some government colleges in the state is even lower than in primary schools. What is even more worrying for the department is that even those students who have enrolled in these colleges are not attending college regularly.
According to a report, the number of students enrolled in the Government Degree College, Sheetalakhet, Almora, is 66, but the daily attendance is five. College Principal Lalan Singh explains that the number of students in the area’s intermediate college is also very low. The college has 66 students enrolled, most of whom are girls.
During the grass-cutting season, the number of students attending the college drops significantly. However, an average of 20 to 25 students are attending the college these days. Regarding the staffing situation at the college, he stated that there is one professor, six assistant professors, two clerks, and three contractual employees.
The situation is similar at SBS PG College, Rudrapur. According to this report from the Higher Education Department, the university has 110 approved seats in Botany. The total seating capacity is 80, with classrooms and labs operating in the same room. A total of 800 students have enrolled, while the average daily attendance is 50
