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.