Lack of Access To Schools Key Reason For High Dropout in Meghalaya: Education Dept Official
First Published: 14th January, 2025 14:45 IST
The department is also adopting a phased approach to upgrade educational infrastructure, converting Upper Primary schools to secondary schools and secondary schools to higher secondary institutions.
Stung by a high drop-out rate in schools, the Meghalaya Education Department is undertaking several measures to tackle the issue.
Among the key measures are the revival of non-functional residential schools and the establishment of new Eklavya Model Residential Schools, which are expected to be transformative.
According to the 2023-24 SDG Index report, Meghalaya has the highest annual dropout rate in the region at the secondary level that is in classes 9 to 10, standing at 21.7%.
Director of School Education & Literacy Swapnil Tembe highlighted access to schools as one of the primary reasons for this alarming statistic.
While speaking to media Tembe stated that the Education Department is focusing on reviving residential schools that were previously non-functional and has formed a dedicated society to oversee this initiative.
In addition, the state has received approval for 38 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools, which will provide residential education for students of classes 6 to 12.
The department is also adopting a phased approach to upgrade educational infrastructure, converting Upper Primary schools to secondary schools and secondary schools to higher secondary institutions.
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