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Education
J&K School Retention Crisis
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 07:36 AM
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Only 39% of students in Jammu and Kashmir stay in school till higher secondary level. The state is facing a deepening school retention crisis.
The school retention crisis in Jammu and Kashmir has deepened, with only 39% of students staying in school till the higher secondary level. This indicates a significant drop-out rate, raising concerns about the future of education in the state. The crisis underscores the need for effective measures to retain students and improve the overall quality of education.