Salient Findings of the Sachar Committee - Muslim Education

• The literacy rate among Muslims was 59.1% which was below the national average of 64.8%
• The mean years of schooling (MYS) is lower compared to average MYS for all children.
• 25% of Muslims children in the age of 6-14 year age group have either never attended school of have dropped out.
• Th majority of Muslims girls and boys fail in their matriculation examination or drop out before that.
• less than 4% of Muslims are graduates or diploma holders compared to about 7% of the population aged 20 years and above.
• There is strong desire and enthusiasm for education among Muslim women and girls across the board.
• Schools beyond primary level are few in Muslim localities. Exclusive schools for girls are fewer.
• Lack of hostel facilities is a limiting factor, especially for girls.
• Muslims parents are not averse to modern or mainstream education and to sending their children to affordable Government schools. They do not necessarily prefer to send children to madarsas. However, the access to government schools for Muslim children is limited.