Govt. schools account for 55.9% of total enrolments, says survey , Pg12

Key Highlights:

• Government schools account for 55.9% of total student enrolments across India.
• Households spend an average of ₹2,863 per student in government schools, compared to ₹25,002 in non-government schools.
• Approximately 27% of students take private coaching, with higher prevalence in urban areas (30.7%) than rural areas (25.5%).
• Course fees constitute the largest education expense, averaging ₹7,111 per student nationally.

Detailed Insights:

• The National Sample Survey (NSS) 80th round reveals significant disparities in education expenditure between government and private schools.
• Government schools play a more prominent role in rural areas, enrolling 66% of students compared to 30.1% in urban areas, while private unaided schools account for 31.9% of enrolment nationwide.
• A vast majority (95%) of students rely on household members as their primary source of funding for school education, while only 1.2% depend on government scholarships.
• Urban households spend considerably more on education-related expenses, with average course fees at ₹15,143 compared to ₹3,979 in rural areas.

Key Concepts Involved:

• National Sample Survey (NSS): A large-scale, nationwide survey conducted by the Ministry of Statistics since 1950, collecting socio-economic data on consumption, employment, health, education, and living standards for policy-making.
• Household Expenditure: The total amount of money spent by a household on various goods and services, including education.
• Private Coaching: Supplementary tutoring or instruction outside of regular school hours, often for academic improvement.