Jharkhand Achieves Zero Primary Dropout Rate in 2024-25
Jharkhand has achieved a major milestone in school education by recording a zero primary dropout rate in 2024-25. According to data linked to the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) and a NITI Aayog report released on May 8, 2026, the state reduced its primary dropout rate from 6.41% in 2014-15 to 0% in 2024-25.
The improvement reflects significant progress in student retention and school participation across the state.
Jharkhand’s school education data for 2024-25 showed zero primary dropout for both boys and girls.
The state also recorded major reductions in upper primary and secondary dropout rates over the past decade, making it one of the better-performing states in school retention indicators.
Dropout rate refers to the percentage of students who leave school before completing a particular level of education.
| Level | Classes |
|---|---|
| Primary | Classes I to V |
| Upper Primary | Classes VI to VIII |
| Secondary | Classes IX to X |
Reducing dropout rates is considered an important indicator of education access and student retention.
Jharkhand has shown strong improvement in school retention over the last decade.
| Level | 2014-15 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 6.41% | 0% |
| Upper Primary | 7.42% | 1.7% |
| Secondary | 23.2% | 3.5% |
UDISE+ stands for Unified District Information System for Education Plus.
It is India’s national school education database used to collect and monitor data related to:
The Ministry of Education uses UDISE+ for planning and monitoring school education policies.
Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) measures total enrolment in a level of education compared to the official age-group population for that level.
| Level | 2014-15 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary GER | 109.2% | 92.5% |
| Secondary GER | 66.05% | 72% |
GER can exceed 100% when students outside the official age group are enrolled in a class level.
Despite the improvement in dropout rates, Jharkhand still faces several education-related challenges.
These issues continue to affect education quality and accessibility in some regions.
Jharkhand’s achievement is important because reducing dropout rates directly supports:
It also reflects progress in government efforts to improve school access and student retention.
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