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India has achieved a large milestone in the field of education. In the last two years, there has been a tremendous decrease in the number of students leaving school dropouts. According to the “Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education, 2025” of the Union Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MOSPI), the dropout rate has been almost half. It is considered one of the biggest achievements of recent years in the education sector.
According to the report, there has been a particular decrease in the dropout rate in middle and high level education. According to the data, the dropout rate at the secondary level was 13.8% in 2022-23, which declined to 8.2% in 2024-25. At the middle level, this rate declined from 8.1% to 3.5%. In the preparatory level, this rate declined from 8.7% to 2.3%.
Behind the dropout rate declining
Many schemes and reforms have contributed to this deficiency. The mid-day meal scheme provided nutritious food to the students and motivated them to attend the school. Financial assistance to economically weaker students increased interest in education. Under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, schools were given better facilities, which made it easier for children to learn. The National Education Policy (NEP) brought flexibility in education and gave equal opportunities to all students.
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School dropout rate in states
Many states have achieved significant achievements in this region. Uttar Pradesh achieved zero dropout rate at the preparation level, joining states like Delhi and Maharashtra. Jharkhand recorded a zero dropout rate in 2024-25 at the secondary level. At the same time, the highest dropout rate at secondary level in West Bengal was 20.3%.
challenges ahead
Although the decrease in dropout rate is commendable, increasing domestic expenses on education remain a big challenge. The average annual expenditure of government school students in rural areas is Rs 2,639, while in private schools it is Rs 19,554. In urban areas, the expenditure in government schools reaches Rs 4,128 and in private school to Rs 31,782.
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