India's government school "closures" reflect a positive reform, not neglect. Approximately 94,000 schools have been consolidated from small, inefficient, single-teacher institutions into fewer, better-staffed, and better-resourced facilities. This process, observed firsthand, significantly improves learning outcomes and teacher effectiveness, maintaining student access. Critics misinterpret data, overlooking positive ground-level changes enhancing public education. This overdue correction ensures children attend functional schools with improved quality, aligning with National Education Policy goals.