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Challenges and Successes in West Bengal's Education Sector: A Comprehensive Overview
BUSINESS ECONOMICS|December 01 - 31, 2024
The education system in West Bengal, particularly in districts, villages, slums, and government institutions, reflects a blend of progress and ongoing challenges.
- Dr. Anup Gupta
Challenges and Successes in West Bengal's Education Sector: A Comprehensive Overview

While the state has made notable strides in increasing literacy rates and expanding access to education, significant disparities persist, especially in rural areas, urban slums, and government schools. Here's a breakdown of the current education landscape:

Educational Landscape in Districts and Villages

Literacy and Enrollment Rates

Overall Literacy: West Bengal's literacy rate is relatively high compared to the national average. According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate stood at 77% (with male literacy at 82.67% and female literacy at 71.16%). Recent data suggests continued improvement, driven by various government initiatives encouraging school enrollment.

Government Schools in West Bengal

West Bengal is home to over 65,000 government schools, including primary, upper primary, secondary, and higher secondary institutions, which serve a large population, particularly in rural and economically disadvantaged areas. There are around 50,000 primary schools with over 10 million students enrolled, and more than 15,000 upper primary schools.

Quality of Education in Government Schools

According to the 2022 Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), many government school students in rural Bengal struggle with foundational skills such as reading and arithmetic:

Class 3: Only about 40% of rural children in Class 3 can read a simple paragraph.

Class 5: Around 50% of students in Class 5 can read a Class 2-level text.

Class 8: Approximately 75% of Class 8 students can read a Class 2-level text, showing significant improvement but still reflecting initial struggles.

Arithmetic Skills: Only around 38% of students in Class 5 can correctly perform division, a basic skill expected by this stage.

Attendance and Dropout Rates

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