The Economic survey 2025-26 has highlighted key trends in India’s education sector, particularly worrying patterns in secondary school enrolment. Here’s what the survey reveals.
🎓 1. Secondary Enrolment Concerns
- Drop in secondary school enrolment rates observed in certain states
- Economic and social factors like child labor, migration, and accessibility cited
- Highlights the need for policy intervention to retain students
🏫 2. Primary education Shows Progress
- Near-universal enrolment at primary level
- Improvement in infrastructure, teacher availability, and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital classrooms
- Yet, transition from primary to secondary remains a bottleneck
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- Increase in e-learning and online education programs
- Focus on hybrid learning models in rural and urban areas
- Digital access still unequal across states, impacting secondary education retention
📉 4. Regional Disparities Highlighted
- Rural areas lag behind urban areas in secondary enrolment
- States with low female literacy show higher dropout rates
- Need for targeted interventions for marginalized communities
👩🏫 5. Teacher and Curriculum Challenges
- Teacher shortages and training gaps identified
- Curriculum needs modernization and skill-based learning
- Emphasis on vocational courses and life skills for secondary students
💡 6. Policy Recommendations
- Strengthen mid-day meal and scholarship programs to retain students
- Expand digital infrastructure and hybrid learning
- Introduce mentorship and career guidance in secondary schools
- Focus on gender equality and rural access
🧠 Bottom Line
The Economic survey 2025-26 signals that while primary education has improved, secondary enrolment needs urgent attention. Policymakers must implement targeted strategies to ensure all students continue their education beyond primary school.
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