According to the National Family Health Survey-5 (2020-21) released today, child nutrition indicators have slightly improved in rural India, but anaemia continues to be a concern. In Rajasthan, stunting has decreased from 40.8% in NFHS-4 to 32.6% in NFHS-5. However, 72.4% of rural kids are anaemic.
In academic year 2019-20, only 22% Indian schools had Internet
Less than 30% government schools had computers: Education Ministry data.
Loss of Learning during the Pandemic
This study, undertaken in January 2021, reveals the extent and nature of learning loss in the form of regression and forgetting caused by school closures among children in public schools across primary classes.