The pandemic has caused the near collapse of the already weak Indian public education system. Prolonged school closures along with caste, gender, and economic marginalisation are forcing children to endure malnutrition, physical and mental health challenges, child labour, and early marriages, in addition to…
The Indian public education system has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to prolonged school closures and exacerbating existing inequalities. The National Coalition on the Education Emergency (NCEE) was formed to address these challenges through coordinated national-level efforts. This paper examines the NCEE's work in…