• Dr. Sonali Sarma

This study presents a comprehensive comparative study of dropout rates in three educational blocks within Darrang District of Assam, namely Dalgaon-Sialmari Education Block, Kalaigaon Education Block and Sipajhar Education Block. This research investigated into the critical issue of student dropout rates in the educational landscape of Darrang District. Focusing on the diverse educational blocks within the district, this comparative study aims to unstitch the nuanced dynamics influencing student attrition from formal education. Employing a comprehensive analytical framework, the study investigates various factors contributing to dropout trends, including socio-economic influences, infrastructural disparities, pedagogical approaches and community engagement. The methodology involves a combination of quantitative analysis, utilizing dropout rate and qualitative investigation through interviews and surveys with students, parents and educators. By adopting a multi-faceted approach, this study seeks to provide a holistic understanding of the challenges leading to dropout occurrences, allowing for informed policy recommendations and targeted interventions to enhance educational retention and success.

Dropout, Comparative study, Educational blocks, Infrastructural disparities, Pedagogical approaches, Community engagement, Policy recommendations.

"UNDERSTANDING THE EDUCATIONAL CRISIS: DROPOUT RATES IN DARRANG DISTRICT, ASSAM ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.e302-e316, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403436.pdf

"UNDERSTANDING THE EDUCATIONAL CRISIS: DROPOUT RATES IN DARRANG DISTRICT, ASSAM ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppe302-e316, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403436.pdf