Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Gujarat Launches AI System to Curb School Dropouts
Imagine a special computer system, like a helpful robot, that helps kids stay in school in Gujarat.
This robot, using something called AI, looks at how kids are doing in school.
It checks if they miss class, act up, or struggle with schoolwork.
If the robot sees a child might drop out, it tells the school and parents so they can help.
This system aims to make sure more kids finish school by giving them the support they need.
Gujarat is launching an AI-based Early Warning System (EWS) to reduce secondary school dropouts.
The EWS, using data from the Vidya Samiksha Kendra, will identify students at risk of dropping out.
Factors considered include absenteeism, behavior, academic performance, and socio-economic background.
The system will alert schools, committees, and coordinators to provide support and interventions.
The initiative aligns with the Shala Praveshotsav program to promote school enrollment.
- Who
- The Gujarat government and students in Classes 8 and 9.
- What
- Gujarat is implementing an AI-based Early Warning System to reduce school dropouts.
- When
- The system will launch during Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani, starting June 26.
- Where
- Gujarat, across all government and aided schools.
- Why
- To curb dropouts and improve secondary school retention rates.
- System Name
- Early Warning System (EWS)
- Focus
- Secondary school dropouts
- Data Source
- Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK)
- Classes Targeted
- 8 and 9
- Launch Date
- June 26
- Retention Rate (2023-24)
- 44.3%