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Context:
The continuation of education into higher grades has remarkably increased in 2024 compared to 2019.
Key Highlights:
- Of every 100 girls who started schooling, over 80 completed their secondary education without dropping out in 2024.
- States with Positive Drop Rates
- Karnataka and Rajasthan have shown considerable increases in the number of students dropping out of upper primary and secondary schools.
- Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the number of students attaining upper primary and secondary levels gradually increased from good to excellent.
- States with Negative Drop Rates
- Bihar and Assam, the dropout ratio of students further declined in 2024.
Schemes to Minimise Dropout Rates in India
| Scheme Name | Year Launched | Ministry | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Day Meal Scheme | 1995 | Ministry of Education (MoE) | Provides free meals to students from Class 1 to 8 in government schools to improve enrolment, attendance, and retention rates. |
| Beti Bachao Beti Padhao | 2015 | Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Education | Focuses on girls’ education, ensuring their participation and retention in schools, while promoting their safety and well-being. |
| Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan | 2018 | Ministry of Education (MoE) | Integrated scheme for school education from pre-school to senior secondary level. Focuses on quality education, teacher training, and reducing dropout rates. |
| National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) | 2008 | Ministry of Education (MoE) | Provides financial incentives to girls who pass Class 8 and enrol in Class 9, aiming to reduce the dropout rates among girls at the secondary education level. |
| Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PMPSN) | 2022 | Ministry of Education (MoE) | A new initiative for revamping and strengthening the Mid-Day Meal Scheme to enhance the nutritional value, further promoting school attendance and retention. |
| Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) | 2004 | Ministry of Education (MoE) | Provides quality education to girls, especially in rural areas, to reduce dropout rates. Special focus on vulnerable girls from disadvantaged groups. |
| Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) | 2009 | Ministry of Education (MoE) | Focuses on improving access to secondary education and reducing dropout rates at the secondary level. Offers financial support for infrastructure and teacher development. |
| National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) | 2008 | Ministry of Education (MoE) | Provides scholarships to talented students from economically weaker sections to prevent dropout after Class 8. Encourages continuation of education at the secondary level. |
| Shiksha Sahyog Yojana | 2019 | Ministry of Education (MoE) | Provides additional resources and support for students from weaker socio-economic backgrounds to keep them in schools and prevent early dropouts. |
| Saakshar Bharat Programme | 2009 | Ministry of Education (MoE) | Aimed at reducing illiteracy, this scheme focuses on adult education to prevent dropouts in rural areas by enabling the community to value education. |
| The Right to Education Act (RTE) | 2009 | Ministry of Education (MoE) | Ensures free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years, aiming to reduce dropouts by making education accessible to all children, regardless of their background. |
