In a landmark development for Indian education, the Ministry of Education’s latest UDISE+ 2024–25 report reveals that the total number of teachers has crossed the 1 crore mark for the first time in history.
This 6.7% year-on-year increase signals a robust push toward quality education and equitable teacher distribution.
The report also highlights significant strides in student welfare. Dropout rates have declined across all levels, with secondary education seeing a drop from 10.9% to 8.2%. Retention rates have improved, especially at the preparatory level, now at 92.4%.
Digital infrastructure has seen a major boost: 64.7% of schools now have computer access, and 63.5% are internet-enabled. Basic amenities like electricity, drinking water, and gender-sensitive sanitation facilities are nearly universal.
Girls’ enrolment rose to 48.3%, and female teachers now make up 54.2% of the workforce—marking a shift toward gender-balanced education.
The reduction in single-teacher and zero-enrolment schools further reflects the success of targeted government interventions. With improved pupil-teacher ratios and smoother student transitions between levels, India’s school system is evolving into a more inclusive, tech-savvy, and student-friendly ecosystem
