Delhi has been placed among the better-performing States and Union Territories in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2025-26, reflecting strong performance across key school education indicators. However, the review also identified declining foundational enrolment and lower retention at the secondary level, highlighting areas where targeted interventions will be needed to sustain educational progress. Delhi has…

Fresh data tabled in Parliament shows that while girls’ school retention has improved significantly at the primary level, secondary education continues to witness a worrying dropout rate. Although the figure has declined to 8% in 2025–26, experts point to financial pressures, domestic responsibilities, social barriers and limited access to schools as persistent obstacles to completing…