Mixed schoolbag: Attendance up, but digi-learning uneven

In 2024, although India saw a slight uptick in school attendance, the persistent digital divide casts a long shadow over the future of education. Disparities in digital literacy and access to technology, particularly smartphones, emphasize the urgent need for equitable education policies. These disparities, further exacerbated by socioeconomic factors, highlight the government's failure to ensure universal access to digital resources, leaving marginalized communities behind.

India's education system shows resilience in 2024 with improved school attendance, despite challenges in digital literacy among students. While there are disparities in digital access, the emphasis on traditional education methods continues to yield results. This scenario underscores the importance of self-reliance and community initiatives over government intervention in bridging the digital divide, suggesting that access to education remains driven by individual and community efforts rather than policy changes.