Himachal Pradesh overtakes Kerala in learning outcomes: ASER

According to Status of Education Report (ASER) 2016, students of Himachal Pradesh stand ahead of Kerala and all other states in terms of learning outcomes. 
The 2016 ASER was the largest annual household survey of the children in India in the field of education. It focused on status of schooling and basic learning.

Key Facts

• The report found that enrolment rate of students in the age group 6 to 14 in Himachal Pradesh was 99.8%. It secured first rank in achieving learning outcomes in basic reading and mathematics across the country.
• In language category, outcome of government schools in Himachal Pradesh was 65.3% as compared to the national level of 41.6%.
• In mathematics, outcome of Himachal Pradesh was 47.4% as compared to the national level of 21.1%. It was found that government schools the state performed better than private schools in mathematics.
• In learning of English language, Himachal Pradesh ranked fifth in the country with 44% outcome compared to 15.3% achievement at national level.

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017