Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Assam Sees 42% Drop in Secondary School Dropouts
In Assam, India, the number of students dropping out of secondary school has gone down by 42% in the last 10 years.
The state's leader, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, shared this good news.
He said more students are in school now than ever before.
The government has been working hard to make schools better by building more classrooms, hiring more teachers, and giving out free meals, books, and uniforms.
They also have special programs to help girl students and kids from poor families stay in school.
The goal is to make sure every child finishes secondary school, and the government plans to keep improving schools to reach this goal.
Secondary school dropout rates in Assam have declined by 42% over the last decade.
School enrollment in Assam has reached its highest level so far.
The decline is attributed to government policies including infrastructure expansion, teacher recruitment, and targeted schemes.
Special programs for girl students and economically weaker sections have significantly improved retention.
The government plans to continue investing in education reforms to achieve zero dropouts.
- Who
- Assam government, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, education officials, educationists
- What
- 42% decline in secondary school dropout rates over the last decade
- When
- Data shared on January 13, decline over the last decade
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- Due to government education policies and targeted schemes
- Dropout Rate Decline
- 42% over the last decade
- School Enrollment
- Highest level so far
- Key Policies
- Infrastructure expansion, teacher recruitment, digital initiatives, scholarships, mid-day meals, free textbooks, uniforms, attendance monitoring
- Targeted Schemes
- Girl students, economically weaker sections, marginalized communities
- Future Plans
- Further investments in infrastructure, teacher training, student support systems