Boys constitute 59% of out-of-school childrenin Chennai Corporation
The Greater Chennai Corporation has reported that boys account for 59% of out-of-school children in the city. Officials plan to address this through door-to-door identification and by tackling the underlying socio-economic barriers facing these families.
Why it matters
Addressing educational disparities is critical for long-term social development and reducing child labor risks in urban environments.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has identified a rise in the number of boys who are out of school, when compared to that of girls in corporation schools. Over 59% of the out-of-school children in corporation schools are boys.
GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said 4,308 boys and 2,994 girls had been identified as ’out of school’ in the city. The corporation will compile community-wise details for better intervention in each community.
“The key challenge is that many such children remain invisible due to migration, frequent change of residence, single-parent households, parental neglect or economic distress. Special attention is being given to children with disabilities or medical conditions, those at risk of child labour, and those facing barriers to access because of poverty or difficult family circumstances,” Dr. Sameeran said.
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