
Student dropouts fall, child health improves: MoSPI report
Published on: Sept. 26, 2025, 12:02 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's education system shows improved student retention, with dropout rates declining across all levels in 2024-25. The gross enrollment ratio has also increased at the secondary and middle levels. While health outcomes like infant and under-five mortality rates have improved, stunting remains a concern. Crime against children is rising, with kidnapping and abduction being the most reported cases.