Over 30% students of secondary level in Odisha not able to make transition to higher level: CAG
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Why in news
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) highlighted that over 30% of secondary level students in Odisha failed to transition to higher levels of education.
Background
NCERT reported that 1.50 lakh children out of 5.47 lakh enrolled in classes I to XI discontinued their education before reaching the immediate higher class between 2018-23. The data specifically highlights a significant dropout rate in the state of Odisha.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact1.50 lakh children discontinued education out of 5.47 lakh enrolled in classes I to XI between 2018-23
- BodyNCERT: National Council of Educational Research and Training
For Mains
Q. Analyze the systemic factors contributing to high school-level dropout rates in Odisha and suggest measures to ensure seamless educational transitions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Socio-economic barriers: Impact of household income and migration on student retention
- Infrastructure gap: Lack of vocational integration and secondary school accessibility in rural Odisha
- Data monitoring: Need for real-time tracking of student progression between primary and secondary levels
Keywords: educational transition · dropout rates · human capital · educational equity · data-driven governance
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