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Legacy under threat: Netarhat School faces alarming decline, minister orders probe

Ranchi, July 5 (UNI) Once hailed as a cradle of excellence in public education, Netarhat Residential School — the pride of Jharkhand’s academic legacy — now finds itself in crisis. For the first time in its distinguished history, five students from the institution have failed the CBSE board examinations this year, prompting serious concern and immediate intervention by the state government.
At a general body meeting of the Netarhat School Committee held in Ranchi, chaired by Education Minister Ramdas Soren, the deteriorating academic performance of the iconic institution was discussed at length. The minister termed the development “unfortunate” and “serious,” ordering the formation of a five-member inquiry committee comprising alumni to examine the causes behind the slide.
Four Class 12 students and one from Class 10 failed their board examinations — a first for this elite school, long renowned for producing IAS and IPS officers, scientists, and leaders across sectors. Yet the decline, officials noted, has been gradual and visible. “Netarhat’s academic performance has been steadily falling since 2010,” said the minister, adding that this year’s result merely underscores a broader trend of eroding standards and waning public confidence.
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