New Delhi, May 7 -- Enrollment in government schools across India has declined significantly over the last two decades, falling from 71 per cent in 2005 to 49.24 per cent in 2024-25, according to a latest report by NITI Aayog on India's school education system.

The report stated that private schools now account for 44.01 per cent of all secondary institutions, reflecting a major shift in parental preference toward private education.

According to the report, this shift is largely driven by the perception that private schools provide better English-medium education, stronger discipline and improved employability opportunities for students.

However, the report cautioned that these expectations are not always matched by actual learning out...