https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68992 Student retention beyond Class 8 is necessary due to a low secondary age-specific net enrolment rate and rural-urban disparities in school provision. The document recommends expanding composite and integrated schools, upgrading schools to Class 7, and strengthening open schooling to improve retention. It also calls for improved infrastructure, enhanced teacher capacity via district and state training institutions, community involvement in governance, curriculum and assessment reforms aligned with the National Education Policy, and use of digital platforms to promote equitable learning in remote areas. en-us Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:01:10 +0530 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:01:10 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68992 Student retention beyond Class 8 is necessary due to a low secondary age-specific net enrolment rate and rural-urban disparities in school provision. The document recommends expanding composite and integrated schools, upgrading schools to Class 7, and strengthening open schooling to improve retention. It also calls for improved infrastructure, enhanced teacher capacity via district and state training institutions, community involvement in governance, curriculum and assessment reforms aligned with the National Education Policy, and use of digital platforms to promote equitable learning in remote areas. News - Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:01:10 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68992