BHOPAL, Jan. 29 -- The National Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), released on Tuesday, suggests that Madhya Pradesh's education system faced both significant progress and alarming setbacks in 2024.
The report consists of data on school enrollment, dropout rates, and proficiency levels for the year. While there have been improvements, the state continues to face critical challenges, particularly in dropout rates and gender disparities.
One of the most concerning findings is the high dropout rate in the 15-16 age group, where a staggering 14.3 percent of children remain out of school. This is in sharp contrast to the lowest dropout rate in the 7-10 age group, which is just 1.9 percent.
Gender disparities are also evident, with girl...