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Thursday, Feb 24, 2005

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School dropouts

Sir, — It is alarming to learn that the dropout rate in elementary schools is over 50 per cent. The main reason for this is the poor teacher-pupil ratio in primary schools across the country. The Government should review its existing policies on a war footing.

Meenakshi Priya,
Chennai

Sir, — Statistics such as these can shake even the most optimistic among us who believe India is poised to become a superpower by 2015. The immediate need of the hour is to get India's children back into schools. The curriculum for elementary education should be made more attractive and student-friendly. At the same time, the laws on child labour should be enforced strictly.

Rahul Bapat,
Shimoga, Karnataka

Sir, — That the state of education is so pathetic despite the Constitutional provision that stipulates free and compulsory education for children below the age of 14 is unfortunate. It is not so much the failure of our governments and laws. It is more to do with a lack of awareness. Efforts should be made to create awareness among the backward sections on the importance of education.

V. Ratheesan,
Kannur, Kerala

Sir, — What parents need is good counselling from the authorities from time to time.

R. Kanagaraj,
Coimbatore, T.N.

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