DHOOND

Many children living in slum area receive a level of education which is very poor. Overall enrollment in primary and middle schools are very low. A high illiteracy rate in India is an area of the Indian education system that cannot be overlooked. Hampered by the government and by other factors the quality of education in slum area has been quite poor. High dropout rates and low enrollment by the children have contributed to the large illiteracy rate. 50% of children living in these areas leave school before the fifth grade. These children leave school for variety of reasons:
• They leave because of lack of interest or they can work for earning.
• A large percent of the dropouts are females. Forced by their parents, most girls perform chores and tend the family at home
• Another condition of the schools are the inadequate facilities the classes are actually taught in. Some schools are located in warehouses while others in small houses
• While many rural schools search for the proper resources, the distribution of government funds is major hindrance to the educational system
• Distance of school is far away from their houses