An estimated 8.1 million children are out of school, majority of those belonging to the disadvantaged groups.
Drop Out Rates: Drop-out rates are high. Despite achieving close to universal enrolment at primary level, 27% children drop out between Class 1 and 5, 41% before reaching Class 8, and 49% before reaching Class 10. The figures are higher for children from Scheduled Castes (27%, 43%, and 56% respectively) and Scheduled Tribes (36%, 55%, and 71%).
Gender Disparities: Wide gender disparities exist in education. For every 100 boys enrolled in secondary education, there are 81 girls enrolled.
Learning Outcome: Less than half (47%) of Class ....
