India’s School Education Sees Major Growth and Digital Transformation: Economic Survey 2024-25

by Ranjith Subeditor

The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament, highlights significant advancements in India’s school education system, serving 24.8 crore students across 14.72 lakh schools with 98 lakh teachers. Government schools account for 69% of the total, enrolling 50% of students and employing 51% of teachers, while private schools make up 22.5%, enrolling 32.6% of students and employing 38% of teachers.

Digital infrastructure in schools has improved significantly. The percentage of schools equipped with computers has risen from 38.5% in 2019-20 to 57.2% in 2023-24, while internet access has increased from 22.3% to 53.9% in the same period. These advancements aim to bridge the digital divide and enhance learning opportunities for students.

The survey also highlights a decline in school dropout rates, attributed to improved basic facilities such as sanitation and better access to information and communication technology (ICT). The dropout rate currently stands at 1.9% at the primary level, 5.2% at the upper primary level, and 14.1% at the secondary level.

To prepare students for a technology-driven future, schools are increasingly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies into the curriculum. Additionally, the government has launched TeacherApp, a digital platform designed to enhance teacher training and modernise classroom instruction.

The Economic Survey reinforces the role of education in national development, emphasising that policies like the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) will continue to drive improvements in school infrastructure and learning outcomes.

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