Question

Why do so many children drop out from different levels of education in India?

Answer 1

The rate of dropouts from school is one of the major problems in achieving the objective of 100% literacy levels. The rate is higher at higher levels of education and among females. A large section of the population lives below the poverty line and do not have the means to afford basic educational facilities. A substantial section cannot afford higher education. The education at the tertiary level is also not job-oriented and does not suit the needs of the poor who drop out of school in search of casual or low wage employment to earn a living.