New Delhi, November 13, 2026: The Delhi Education Department has set November 15 as the deadline for a 26-member task force to submit recommendations aimed at reducing school dropout rates, improving student attendance and strengthening learning outcomes in government schools.
The committee will also examine how low attendance affects the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in underperforming schools.
26-Member Task Force to Address School Dropouts
The task force was constituted on August 17, 2026, under the Samagra Shiksha Society.
Its primary responsibility is to identify the reasons behind increasing student absenteeism, school dropouts and poor academic performance.
The committee will recommend practical measures at the school, district and education department levels.
SCERT to Study 10 Schools in Every District
The Delhi State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has been directed to identify 10 schools in each district facing attendance and learning challenges.
These schools will undergo detailed assessments to determine the factors affecting student participation and retention.
The findings will help authorities develop targeted solutions for improving school attendance.
Migration and Pollution Restrictions Under Review
The education department will also examine how seasonal migration, family relocation and pollution-related restrictions affect student attendance.
Officials will analyse periods of absence, student return patterns and the reasons children fail to return to classrooms.
A separate data-based assessment of these factors is scheduled to be completed by November 30, 2026.
Teacher Shortages and Learning Gaps to Be Examined
The committee will review teacher availability, vacancies and student-teacher ratios in identified schools.
It will also examine the deployment of regular, guest and contractual teachers, along with their involvement in non-teaching duties.
The assessment aims to identify whether staffing challenges are affecting student learning and attendance.
Government Plans Greater Parental Involvement
The task force has emphasised stronger cooperation between schools and parents to reduce dropout rates.
Initiatives such as the Star Parent programme are being considered to encourage parental participation and improve student engagement.
School-level task forces are also proposed to address attendance and retention problems.
Recommendations Due by November 15
The committee must submit its recommendations by November 15, focusing on improving attendance, reducing dropouts and strengthening educational outcomes.
The findings could help the Delhi government develop more effective policies for students in low-performing schools.
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