<h1>Nearly 8,000 Schools in Jharkhand Have Only One Teacher; Recruitment Drive for 26,000 Assistant Teachers Underway</h1> In Jharkhand, 7,930 state-run schools operate with only one teacher each, affecting 3.81 lakh students, as per the Education Minister. Additionally, 103 schools have no students, yet 17 teachers are assigned there. A campaign is underway to encourage student attendance. The shortage extends to headmasters, with 3,636 schools lacking them, and 17,850 teaching posts vacant. Recruitment of 26,000 assistant teachers is in progress. The state budget discussion highlighted low tax collection and government expenditure in key sectors, while some praised the budget's focus on social security. The debate will continue in the assembly.