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Parliamentary panel reports 73 percent student dropout rate before higher secondary

A parliamentary panel has reported a significant decline in student retention, noting that nearly 73 percent of students drop out before completing their higher secondary education. The findings were presented to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as part of the Tenth Report of the Committee on Estimates for the 2026-27 period.

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View of Lok Sabha chamber in the New Parliament building, New Delhi
File photo: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs / GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

The Committee on Estimates presented its Tenth Report to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The report highlights a drastic decline in the number of students and schools as education levels progress, specifically noting that approximately 73 percent of students leave the school system before finishing their higher secondary education.

The committee has called for an urgent increase in the number of schools available at the secondary and higher secondary levels. This recommendation is included in the panel's broader review of budget and policy aspects concerning the provision of affordable and quality education in India, which also encompasses a review of the Central Board of Secondary Education.

Key Facts

  1. A parliamentary panel presented its Tenth Report to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
  2. The report identifies a 73 percent dropout rate before the higher secondary level.
  3. The committee observed a decline in the number of schools as education levels rise.
  4. The panel recommended an urgent increase in the number of secondary and higher secondary schools.
  5. The report is titled Budget and Policy aspects for providing Affordable and Quality Education in the Country including Review of Central Board of Secondary Education.

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  1. 13 Aug

    1. DHDeccan Herald
      Par panel flags nearly 73% students drop out before finishing higher secondary
    2. ToIndia Today
      Drastic decline: Panel flags 73% dropout before higher secondary in govt schools
    3. HiThe Hindu
      Parliamentary panel flags nearly 73% students drop out before finishing higher secondary
    4. MiMint
      Nearly 73% students drop out before finishing higher secondary: Parliament panel flags ‘drastic decline’ in schools

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