School Drop-Outs
Education Education is the basic requirement for human development. With education, employment opportunities are broadened and income levels are increased. The development of an individual and the progress of a nation depend on education. It is the principal instrument in awakening the child to cultural values and thus is the strongest force in the development and the growth of a child in preparing him/her to be responsible,intelligent and capable citizen. Education is also equally important to improve the women s status and autonomy.It increases the confidence and decision making power with the household. In India, although the percentage of literacy is rising, what is alarming is that the number of illiterate children in the age group 6 to 14 years is also increasing. School dropout and school completion have been burning issues confronting general and special educators and school leaders for a long time. Schools and government agencies have made some efforts to d...