Released in New Delhi on January 17, 2024, the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023, titled “Beyond Basics,” provides a critical analysis of the educational environment for Indian children in rural areas between the ages of 14 and 18. Since the survey’s start in 2005, policy discussions have focused heavily on the state of education in rural India. This thorough study, which builds on the ASER 2017 focus, makes a substantial addition to our understanding of this issue.  The meticulous and thorough ASER 2023 approach was evident in the volunteer records at district-level workshops, which were crucial for survey … Continue reading ASER 2023 Report: 86% of Rural Youth in Schools, Yet Basic Math Challenges Persist Despite 43.7% Boys with Smartphones