ITANAGAR: The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024, which is the 14th nationwide field-based survey, highlights improvements in school facilities in Arunachal Pradesh, although the state still lags behind the national average in terms of usable school infrastructure.
The report notes improvements in school inputs such as midday meals, electricity, and libraries. The report says that schools in Arunachal have fewer resources and activities to teach reading and math in early grades compared to other places. Fewer rural schools got help, training, or money to improve these basic skills.
The ASER report emphasizes that since the launch of the National Education Policy in 2020, a high priority has been placed on helping primary school children acquire FLN skills. Efforts have included teacher training, providing appropriate teaching materials, and conducting three-month “school readiness” programs for children entering Standard I in government primary schools.
The ASER-2024 report shows more kids are joining early education (ages 3-4). But fewer younger kids (under age 6) are joining Standard I, with 21.3% of Standard I students in 2024 being too young. The overall school enrollment for kids aged 6-14 is still high at 97.2%.
The report also shows better reading and math skills, especially in early grades. Kids in private schools are learning more than those in government schools. Also, fewer kids aged 15-16 are out of school, now under 10%.
In terms of digital literacy, the ASER-2024 report indicates that Arunachal’s children aged 14-16 are outperforming national figures in their ability to perform digital tasks. Access to smartphones among this age group is also high, with over 97% of children having access to smartphones.
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