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India Boosts Gender Equity: More Girls, More Women Teachers
9 Jul
Summary
- Girls' school enrollment in India reached 48.4% in 2025-26.
- Female teachers now constitute 54.9% of India's school workforce.
- School dropout rates are declining across India.
India has reported a marginal increase in girls' school enrollment for the 2025-26 academic year, with female students now accounting for 48.4% of the total. This represents a slow but steady rise over recent years, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in education.
The proportion of female teachers in the country's school system has also grown significantly. As of 2025-26, women comprise 54.9% of the teaching workforce, an increase of almost five percentage points since 2022-23. This growing presence is seen as crucial for creating supportive and gender-sensitive educational settings.
In parallel with these demographic shifts, the UDISE+ 2025-26 report indicates a welcome decline in school dropout rates. This positive trend has been observed particularly at the preparatory and secondary education levels, suggesting improved student retention across the country. The report was released by the Union Ministry of Education on July 7, 2026.
