✅ Positive Developments in Government Schools Today:

Free Education & Mid-Day Meals:

Government schools provide free education up to Class 12.

Mid-day meals help improve attendance and nutrition for children.

Infrastructure Improvements:

Many schools now have better buildings, toilets (especially for girls), electricity, and clean drinking water.

Digital Learning Initiatives:

Programs like DIKSHA, PM eVidya, and SWAYAM give students access to quality digital content.

Trained Teachers:

Efforts have been made to train government teachers in new teaching methods.

NEP 2020 Reforms:

The new education policy focuses on skill-based learning, activity-based methods, and less rote learning.

Local Language Teaching:

Teaching in the mother tongue helps improve early childhood learning.

❌ Challenges Still Faced:

Teacher Absenteeism & Shortages:

Some areas still struggle with a lack of trained, dedicated teachers.

Large Student-Teacher Ratios:

Too many students per teacher affect individual attention.

Lack of Modern Facilities:

Many rural schools lack computers, science labs, and sports infrastructure.

Dropout Rates:

Economic pressures still force many children, especially girls, to drop out.

Quality Gap with Private Schools:

English fluency, communication skills, and practical learning are often better in good private schools.

📊 Final Verdict:

Government school education is improving, especially in states like Delhi, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

But it’s still not equally strong across India—rural areas and some backward regions need more focus.

For poor or rural children, government schools are still the most accessible and affordable option—and are getting better.

🔁 Conclusion (In Simple Words):

Yes, government school education is getting better, but still not perfect. If the government continues to improve teacher quality, infrastructure, and student support, government schools can become as good as private schools.