Enrolment rate has risen, dropout rate decreased in elementary education: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu

ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said there has been an increase in the enrolment rate in elementary education and a reduction in the dropout rate at the secondary level in the state. He said the state has achieved a notable reduction in the dropout rate at the secondary level to 11.7 per cent.

Khandu wrote on X, "Our concerted efforts have yielded remarkable outcomes. The Adjusted Net Enrolment Rate in elementary education has reached an impressive 100 pc. Similarly, the average annual school dropout rate at the secondary level has reduced significantly."

The chief minister credited Team Arunachal for driving impactful changes in the education sector. He highlighted that the initiatives are aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the goals outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

"In sync with the grand vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, as brilliantly captured in the new National Education Policy-2020, Team Arunachal is giving a big push to the state's educational landscape through a set of well-crafted interventions and enabling measures," Khandu said in another social media post.

Innovative programmes like 'Building as Learning Aid' and the establishment of new Eklavya Model Residential Schools have ensured that modern educational facilities are accessible to every child, reinforcing our commitment to inclusive and quality education for all, the chief minister added.

According to the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Scoreboard, this milestone is part of Arunachal Pradesh's strides in achieving the global education goal under SDG 4.

As per the 2024 SDG scorecard 100 pc adjusted net enrolment rate in elementary education. Average annual school drop out rate at secondary level down to 11.7 pc.