Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Arunachal Pradesh Improves Education Metrics, Earns SDG Index Status
Arunachal Pradesh is making education better!
The state has gone from being an 'Aspirant' to a 'Performer' in how it provides good schooling, according to a report.
This means more kids are staying in school, with fewer dropping out at the secondary level.
All children who should be in elementary school are now enrolled.
There are now fewer students per teacher than the average for the country.
The Chief Minister stated that these improvements resulted from continued changes and applying them effectively at the local level.
Arunachal Pradesh reduced secondary dropout rate to 11.7%.
The state achieved 100% adjusted net enrolment at the elementary level.
Pupil-teacher ratio improved to 11:1, better than the national average.
Arunachal Pradesh transitioned to a 'Performer' state in the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2024 for Quality Education.
The Chief Minister attributed improvements to reforms and grassroots implementation.
- Who
- Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
- What
- Arunachal Pradesh improved education, reducing dropout rates and improving enrollment.
- When
- The announcement was made on June 30, 2024.
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Due to sustained reforms and grassroots implementation.
- SDG India Index Status
- Performer
- Secondary Level Dropout Rate
- 11.7%
- Elementary Level Net Enrollment
- 100%
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- National Average Pupil-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1