Most rural kids 14-18 can’t do Class 3 math, over 25% can’t read: ASER 2023 https://indianexpress.com/article/education/over-half-of-rural-youth-struggle-with-basic-division-problems-and-time-calculation-aser-2023-9113201/
The 2023 report reveals that children in India continue to struggle with basic reading and arithmetic skills well into their teenage years, even after reaching senior classes such as standard 10 and the higher secondary levels of education (Classes 11 and 12)