One significant factor is the relatively lower parental expectation for boys’ academic achievement, coupled with the higher economic expectation placed on them to contribute to family income.

Physical infrastructure is a major challenge in ensuring a safe and child-friendly learning environment.

Govt must take proper measures to reverse this situation

In a setback for the country’s primary education system, the school dropout rate saw a sudden rise last year after a steady decline over 14 years, according to a government report.