Assam Reports Significant Decline in Secondary School Dropout Rates Over Ten Years

Assam has seen a 42% decrease in secondary school dropout rates over the past decade, reaching its highest enrollment levels, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The government attributes this success to various policy measures including infrastructure development, teacher recruitment, digital initiatives, scholarships, and targeted schemes for vulnerable students. Educationists emphasize the need for continued focus on teaching quality, counseling, and community engagement to achieve the goal of zero dropouts.