A recent PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan reveals significant learning gaps among Indian schoolchildren. A large percentage of students in Classes VI and IX struggle with basic math, language comprehension, and science concepts. The survey, encompassing over 21 lakh students across India, highlights persistent rural-urban and gender disparities, with varying performance levels among states and school types.
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