Out of every 100 girls who started Education in class I inGujarat, only 45 reached class XII, reveal the findings of National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 conducted during 2019-21. It’s not only girls, though.
The survey revealed that even among boys, out of every 100 students, only 59 reached class XII. The drop was steeper for girls at 55.1% compared to 41.2% for boys according to the survey findings.
The state obviously lags behind in this crucial social development index even as the scenario has improved if one compares the statistics from NFHS-3 conducted in 2005-06.
As compared to 57% boys and 44% girls attending higher secondary school in 2019-21, nearly 15 years ago only 36% boys and 28% girls were able to reach the landmark.
The survey findings reveal that 82% of the children in 6-17 years in Gujarat attended school – 87% in urban areas and 79% in rural areas. Attendance was 71% in 2005-06.