ANNUAL STATUS OF EDUCATION REPORT (ASER) 2024

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Overview

The ASER 2024, conducted by NGO Pratham, surveyed over 649,000 children across 605 rural districts, offering insights into rural education trends in India.

Key Findings on Enrolment

• Government school enrolment declined to 66.8%, similar to 2018 levels, after peaking at 72.9% during COVID-19.
• Private school enrolment has risen, reflecting changing educational preferences.

Digital Literacy

• 82.2% of children aged 14-16 can use smartphones, but only 57% use them for educational purposes.

Recovery from Learning Losses

• Class 3 reading proficiency rose to 27.1%.
• Class 5 reading levels increased to 44.8%.
• Educational reforms like NEP 2020 contributed to recovery.

Attendance Rates

• Student attendance in government schools improved to 75.9% in 2024 from 73% in 2022.
• Teacher attendance reached 87.5%.

Gender Disparities

• 36.2% of boys owned smartphones, compared to 26.9% of girls, highlighting unequal access.

State-wise Performance: States like Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh demonstrated remarkable recovery, surpassing pre-pandemic learning levels in some cases.