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According to UDISE data from the Union Education Ministry, only 57 percent of schools in the country have functional computers while 53 percent have internet access.
Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) Plus is a data aggregation platform maintained by the Ministry of Education to collect school education data from across the country.
While more than 90 percent of schools are equipped with basic amenities like electricity and gender-specific toilets, advanced amenities like functional desktops, Internet access and ramps with handrails are limited.
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The report said only 57.2 percent of schools have functional computers, 53.9 percent have internet, and 52.3 percent are equipped with ramps, underscoring significant gaps in access and technological readiness.
The enrollment scenario has also seen a change, with the total number of students declining by 37 lakh to 24.8 crore in 2023-24.
The Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) highlighted inequalities across educational levels. While the GER at the primary level is 96.5 per cent, the basic level is only 41.5 per cent.
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The middle and secondary levels are in a worse position at 89.5 per cent and 66.5 per cent respectively. Dropout rates at the higher education level also increased rapidly, from 5.2 percent at middle school to 10.9 percent at secondary level.
An education ministry official said, “Despite efforts under the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, lack of infrastructure is hindering our progress towards universal education. Resources to meet the ambitious goals of 2030 Adaptation is important.”
The NEP, 2020, prioritizes inclusion and equity, and the UDISE Plus data provides a snapshot of representation.
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