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School dropout rate a concern in Palamu dist

1 2 Daltonganj: The Palamu district is experiencing a worrying trend in dropouts across govt primary, middle, and secondary schools. This was revealed in the 'Shishu Panji Updation Work of 2024-25, Palamu'.The highest dropout rates are observed in Naudeeha Bazar block's government schools, which total over 125. During the 2024-25 academic year, these schools reported 448 dropouts in the 6-14 age group and 348 in the 14-18 age commissioner (DC) Shashi Ranjan said, "The dropout rates in govt schools under Naudeeha Bazar block are a matter of deep concern. I will visit some of the schools to ascertain the causes behind such a huge dropout."The situation differs notably in the Ramgarh block, which has a predominantly particularly vulnerable tribal people (PVTG) population. This block reported zero dropouts in the 14-18 age category and only nine dropouts in the 6-14 age group for district houses 2,564 govt educational institutions, encompassing primary, middle, secondary, plus two, residential facilities for girls, SC and ST students, and schools for children of incarcerated Naxals. Several factors contribute to these dropouts. During the mahua season, lasting two and a half months, students leave school to assist their mothers in collecting Mahua fruits, which provides essential income for the rainy season. Additionally, seasonal measles outbreaks result in permanent departures from district has identified over 2,250 students as dropouts or non-enrolled in govt schools for the 2024-25 academic year. Fraudulent midday meal reporting and dual enrolment in both govt and private schools were also reported. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !