UDISE+ report highlights India's educational progress amid persistent regional and social disparities
The UDISE+ 2025-26 report showcases significant progress in India's school education, including increased enrolment and retention, but also reveals persistent regional and social disparities. It notes variations in foundational and secondary school proportions across states, and significant differences in student enrolment composition among social groups like General, ST, SC, and OBC. The report underscores the need for greater equity in access, resources, and outcomes to achieve the goals of NEP 2020 and constitutional promises of equality (Articles 14 and 21A).
Key Points
- The UDISE+ 2025-26 report indicates overall progress in India's school education system, including enrolment and retention.
- Significant regional and social disparities persist in access, resources, and educational outcomes.
- There are notable variations in Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) among OBCs, General, SCs, and STs.
- Remote, hilly, and tribal regions still face limited infrastructure and transport facilities for schooling.
- The report emphasizes the need for greater equity to achieve NEP 2020 goals and constitutional equality.
Exam Facts
- The UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers 14.7 million students, 240 million students, and 10.2 million teachers.
- West Bengal has the highest proportion of foundational and preparatory schools (79%).
- Chandigarh has the highest proportion of secondary schools (83%).
- The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims for a developed India.
- Articles 14 and 21A of the Constitution relate to equality and the right to education.
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