India’s school education is advancing in quality, equity, and holistic development with improved infrastructure, digital access, and promotion of Bharatiya languages- Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
India’s school education is advancing in quality, equity, and holistic development with improved infrastructure, digital access, and promotion of Bharatiya languages- Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Over the last decade, India’s school education landscape has witnessed unprecedented growth and transformation under this government’s leadership. From robust improvements in school infrastructure and digital inclusion to empowering Nari Shakti and promoting Bharatiya languages, every initiative has been driven by a commitment to quality, equity, and holistic development, stated Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, while addressing a press conference in New Delhi today. Shri Pradhan highlighted that we stand at a pivotal juncture where our schools are not only centers of learning but also enablers of opportunity, skill, and empowerment for every child in the country.
The highlights of this progress are as follows:
The government’s efforts have led to significant improvements in school infrastructure:
The per-child expenditure incurred by the government has grown by more than 130%, rising from ₹10,780 in 2013-14 to ₹25,043 in 2021-22.
The government has prioritized linguistic diversity:
There has been a significant rise in the performance of students in board exams:
Women have emerged as a driving force in education:
The number of CBSE-affiliated schools has more than doubled, increasing from 14,974 in 2014 to 30,415 in 2024.
Vocational education has been expanded significantly:
The government has brought digital reforms to school management:
The development of competency-based, inclusive textbooks has progressed rapidly:
The Central government’s investment in PM POSHAN has grown significantly:
12. Data-Driven Decision Making
Technology is enabling targeted interventions and improved learning outcomes:
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