International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

School Infrastructure in India: Trends, Interstate Disparities and the Challenge of Viksit Bharat 2047

For achieving Viksit Bharat 2047, a technologically advanced and egalitarian educational system needs be established along with universal access to basic school facilities. This study looks at long-term trends and disparities in India's school infrastructure using UDISE+ data from 2013 to 2025. Seven indicators—power, drinking water, male and female restrooms, library facilities, internet access, and computer availability—are examined using three dimensions: basic amenities, learning support, and digital infrastructure. The results show a slight improvement in library access, a significant lag in digital infrastructure, and a near universalization of basic amenities. According to inequality research using the coefficient of variation, basic amenities show little variance, but digital facilities continue to be highly unequal among states. Furthermore, there are clear regional disparities between each facility's top five and bottom five performers, with improvements concentrated in a small number of areas. According to these findings, bridging the digital divide must be given top priority to create the inclusive, knowledge-driven educational system that is at the core of the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal, even though India has been successful in reducing disparities in basic services. Keywords: School Infrastructure, Inequality, Digital Divide, UDISE+, Education Policy, Viksit Bharat 2047