Education transformation in Jharkhand: Jharkhand achieves zero primary dropout rate; Secondary dropout rates decline impressively but teaching vacancies remain high

Jharkhand has celebrated a groundbreaking milestone with zero dropouts in primary schools, a remarkable improvement from 6.41% in the academic year 2014-15. The fall in upper primary and secondary dropout rates reflects promising trends, particularly in higher secondary education, where girls’ enrolment has surged. Yet, the future might be clouded by declining student performance and an alarming lack of teachers.