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PM E-DRIVE Subsidy Extended till July 31, 2026 for Electric Two-WheelersIn March 2026, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) extended the demand subsidy for electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws) under the Prime Minister’s Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme till July 31, 2026, providing an additional four months beyond March 31, 2026.About Extension of PM E-DRIVE Scheme:Extension: Subsidy for e-2Ws overall scheme continues till 31 March 2028, with electric three-wheelers (e-3Ws) supported throughout the scheme period.Outlay: Total allocation of Rs. 10,900 crore, including Rs. 3,679 crore for demand incentives and Rs. 7,171 crore for e-buses, charging infrastructure, and testing facilities.Incentive: Incentives are processed through the VAHAN (National Vehicle Registration) portal, offering Rs. 2,500 per kWh (kilowatt-hour) capped at Rs. 5,000 per vehicle for models priced up to Rs. 1.5 lakh to reduce upfront costs.Coverage: Targets 24.79 lakh e-2Ws, with 22.12 lakh electric vehicles (EVs)sold (including 19.19 lakh e-2Ws and 2.93 lakh e-3Ws) as of January 2026.

01 Apr, 2026

PM E-DRIVE Subsidy Extended till July 31, 2026 for Electric Two-WheelersIn March 2026, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) extended the demand subsidy for electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws) under the Prime Minister’s Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme till July 31, 2026, providing an additional four months beyond March 31, 2026.About Extension of PM E-DRIVE Scheme:Extension: Subsidy for e-2Ws overall scheme continues till 31 March 2028, with electric three-wheelers (e-3Ws) supported throughout the scheme period.Outlay: Total allocation of Rs. 10,900 crore, including Rs. 3,679 crore for demand incentives and Rs. 7,171 crore for e-buses, charging infrastructure, and testing facilities.Incentive: Incentives are processed through the VAHAN (National Vehicle Registration) portal, offering Rs. 2,500 per kWh (kilowatt-hour) capped at Rs. 5,000 per vehicle for models priced up to Rs. 1.5 lakh to reduce upfront costs.Coverage: Targets 24.79 lakh e-2Ws, with 22.12 lakh electric vehicles (EVs)sold (including 19.19 lakh e-2Ws and 2.93 lakh e-3Ws) as of January 2026.

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MeitY Approves 29 Projects Worth Rs 7,104 Crore under 4th Tranche of ECMSIn March 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 29 proposals under the 4th tranche of Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with a projected investment of Rs 7,104 crore and projected production of Rs 84,515 crore to generate 14,246 direct employment opportunities.Following the earlier approval of 46 applications worth Rs. 54,567 crore, a total of 75 applications have now been approved under ECMS, with expected investments of Rs. 61,671 crore and direct employment for 65,040 people.Approvals of Electronics Manufacturing:Coverage: Approvals span 16 products with cross-sectoral applications across mobile, telecom, consumer electronics, automotive, strategic electronics, and Information Technology (IT) hardware.Components:1 sub-assemblies: Display Modules11 bare components: Antennas, Capacitors, Connectors, Heat Sinks, Li-ion Cells, Relays, Resistors, Transducers, SMD Passives, Flexible PCB and Inductors3 supply chain items: Laminates, Metallized films for Capacitors and Rare Earth Permanent MagnetsCapital Goods and their partsInvestment: Major investments include Rs.1,683 crore in capital goods (6 proposals) and Rs.1,350 crore in display module manufacturing (2 proposals).

01 Apr, 2026

MeitY Approves 29 Projects Worth Rs 7,104 Crore under 4th Tranche of ECMSIn March 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 29 proposals under the 4th tranche of Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with a projected investment of Rs 7,104 crore and projected production of Rs 84,515 crore to generate 14,246 direct employment opportunities.Following the earlier approval of 46 applications worth Rs. 54,567 crore, a total of 75 applications have now been approved under ECMS, with expected investments of Rs. 61,671 crore and direct employment for 65,040 people.Approvals of Electronics Manufacturing:Coverage: Approvals span 16 products with cross-sectoral applications across mobile, telecom, consumer electronics, automotive, strategic electronics, and Information Technology (IT) hardware.Components:1 sub-assemblies: Display Modules11 bare components: Antennas, Capacitors, Connectors, Heat Sinks, Li-ion Cells, Relays, Resistors, Transducers, SMD Passives, Flexible PCB and Inductors3 supply chain items: Laminates, Metallized films for Capacitors and Rare Earth Permanent MagnetsCapital Goods and their partsInvestment: Major investments include Rs.1,683 crore in capital goods (6 proposals) and Rs.1,350 crore in display module manufacturing (2 proposals).

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NSO Released Publication “Energy Statistics India 2026”On March 30, 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), released the 33rd edition of its annual publication, “Energy Statistics India 2026″. The report provides a comprehensive dataset on India’s energy reserves, capacity, production, and consumption and import/export of all the energy commodities, including: Coal, Lignite, Petroleum, Natural Gas (PNG), Renewable Energy (RE), among others, of India, along with analytical tools like energy balance tables, sankey diagrams, and Sustainable Energy Indicators as per International Standards for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).The report provides a comprehensive dataset on India’s energy reserves, capacity, production, and consumption and import/export of all the energy commodities, including: Coal, Lignite, Petroleum, Natural Gas (PNG), Renewable Energy (RE), among others, of India, along with analytical tools like energy balance tables, sankey diagrams, and Sustainable Energy Indicators as per International Standards for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).About Energy Statistics 2026:Key HighlightsSurge in RE Potential: The publication highlighted a significant surge in India’s Renewable Energy (RE) potential, which stood at 47,04,043 MegaWatt(MW) as on March 31, 2025.Among all the RE sources in India, Solar Energy dominated this segment, with a staggering growth of 33,43,378 MW (during FY: 2024-25) (around 71% of total potential); followed by Wind Power (11,63,856 MW) and Large Hydro (1,33,410 MW).Credit Flow: The publication revealed that the Credit Flow to the energy sector in India has increased more than 6-times i.e. from an amount of Rs 1,688 crore (in 2021) to Rs 10,325 crore (in 2025)Regional Concentration: The report noted that over 70% of India’s total potential for generation of RE is concentrated in six states viz. Rajasthan (23.70%), Maharashtra (14.26%), Gujarat (9.10%), Andhra Pradesh (9.1%), Karnataka (8.59%) and Madhya Pradesh(8.09%).

01 Apr, 2026

NSO Released Publication “Energy Statistics India 2026”On March 30, 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), released the 33rd edition of its annual publication, “Energy Statistics India 2026″. The report provides a comprehensive dataset on India’s energy reserves, capacity, production, and consumption and import/export of all the energy commodities, including: Coal, Lignite, Petroleum, Natural Gas (PNG), Renewable Energy (RE), among others, of India, along with analytical tools like energy balance tables, sankey diagrams, and Sustainable Energy Indicators as per International Standards for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).The report provides a comprehensive dataset on India’s energy reserves, capacity, production, and consumption and import/export of all the energy commodities, including: Coal, Lignite, Petroleum, Natural Gas (PNG), Renewable Energy (RE), among others, of India, along with analytical tools like energy balance tables, sankey diagrams, and Sustainable Energy Indicators as per International Standards for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).About Energy Statistics 2026:Key HighlightsSurge in RE Potential: The publication highlighted a significant surge in India’s Renewable Energy (RE) potential, which stood at 47,04,043 MegaWatt(MW) as on March 31, 2025.Among all the RE sources in India, Solar Energy dominated this segment, with a staggering growth of 33,43,378 MW (during FY: 2024-25) (around 71% of total potential); followed by Wind Power (11,63,856 MW) and Large Hydro (1,33,410 MW).Credit Flow: The publication revealed that the Credit Flow to the energy sector in India has increased more than 6-times i.e. from an amount of Rs 1,688 crore (in 2021) to Rs 10,325 crore (in 2025)Regional Concentration: The report noted that over 70% of India’s total potential for generation of RE is concentrated in six states viz. Rajasthan (23.70%), Maharashtra (14.26%), Gujarat (9.10%), Andhra Pradesh (9.1%), Karnataka (8.59%) and Madhya Pradesh(8.09%).

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Padma Bhushan Awardee & Former Raymond Chairman Vijaypat Singhania Passed AwayIn March 2026, Padma Bhushan awardee and former Raymond chairman Dr. Vijaypat Lala Kailashpat Singhania passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was born on October 4, 1938 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP).He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s 3rd highest civilian honour in 2006 in the field of Sports.He was widely recognised for his contributions to the textile industry and for setting multiple records in aviation.About Vijaypat Singhania:Leadership: He served as Chairman of Raymond Limited for nearly two decades until 2000 and later transferred his entire 37% stake in the company to his son Gautam Singhania.Other Key Roles: He was appointed Honorary Air Commodore by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1994 and served as the Sheriff of Mumbai (Maharashtra) in 2006.Accomplishment : In 1988, he gained global recognition by solo flying a microlight aircraft from London(the United Kingdom, UK) to Ahmedabad(Gujarat), covering over 9,000 kilometres (kms).Aviation Record : He was a passionate aviator and held a world record for the highest altitude achieved in hot air ballooning. In 2005, at the age of 67, he set this record by reaching an altitude of 69,852 feet.Academic Role: In March 2007, he was appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) and served until 2012.Autobiography: He authored an autobiography titled ‘An Angel in the Cockpit’ (2005), which chronicles his microlight aviation journey.Award: He received the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (TNNAA) in 2001.

31 Mar, 2026

Padma Bhushan Awardee & Former Raymond Chairman Vijaypat Singhania Passed AwayIn March 2026, Padma Bhushan awardee and former Raymond chairman Dr. Vijaypat Lala Kailashpat Singhania passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was born on October 4, 1938 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP).He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s 3rd highest civilian honour in 2006 in the field of Sports.He was widely recognised for his contributions to the textile industry and for setting multiple records in aviation.About Vijaypat Singhania:Leadership: He served as Chairman of Raymond Limited for nearly two decades until 2000 and later transferred his entire 37% stake in the company to his son Gautam Singhania.Other Key Roles: He was appointed Honorary Air Commodore by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1994 and served as the Sheriff of Mumbai (Maharashtra) in 2006.Accomplishment : In 1988, he gained global recognition by solo flying a microlight aircraft from London(the United Kingdom, UK) to Ahmedabad(Gujarat), covering over 9,000 kilometres (kms).Aviation Record : He was a passionate aviator and held a world record for the highest altitude achieved in hot air ballooning. In 2005, at the age of 67, he set this record by reaching an altitude of 69,852 feet.Academic Role: In March 2007, he was appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) and served until 2012.Autobiography: He authored an autobiography titled ‘An Angel in the Cockpit’ (2005), which chronicles his microlight aviation journey.Award: He received the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (TNNAA) in 2001.

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Kimi Antonelli Wins Japanese Grand Prix 2026; Becomes Youngest F1 Championship LeaderIn March 2026, the 19-year-old Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the 40th edition of the Formula One (F1) Japanese Grand Prix (GP) 2026 held at Suzuka, Japan, and became the youngest driver ever to lead the F1 World Championship.Oscar Piastri of McLaren (Australia) finished second with 18 points, while Charles Leclerc of Ferrari (Monaco) secured third with 15 points.Key Highlights of Japanese GP 2026:Victory: Kimi Antonelli secured back-to-back wins in China and Japan, becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history by surpassing Lewis Hamilton.Positions: George Russell finished fourth for Mercedes, while Lando Norris secured fifth place for McLaren.Background: The Japanese GP is a F1 race held in Japan, traditionally at the Suzuka Circuit, first held in 1963 and known for its challenging layout and passionate motorsport fans.Next Event: The next race is the Miami Grand Prix (May 2026) after a break due to cancellations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

31 Mar, 2026

Kimi Antonelli Wins Japanese Grand Prix 2026; Becomes Youngest F1 Championship LeaderIn March 2026, the 19-year-old Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the 40th edition of the Formula One (F1) Japanese Grand Prix (GP) 2026 held at Suzuka, Japan, and became the youngest driver ever to lead the F1 World Championship.Oscar Piastri of McLaren (Australia) finished second with 18 points, while Charles Leclerc of Ferrari (Monaco) secured third with 15 points.Key Highlights of Japanese GP 2026:Victory: Kimi Antonelli secured back-to-back wins in China and Japan, becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history by surpassing Lewis Hamilton.Positions: George Russell finished fourth for Mercedes, while Lando Norris secured fifth place for McLaren.Background: The Japanese GP is a F1 race held in Japan, traditionally at the Suzuka Circuit, first held in 1963 and known for its challenging layout and passionate motorsport fans.Next Event: The next race is the Miami Grand Prix (May 2026) after a break due to cancellations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

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ESA Launches First Celeste Satellites to Test LEO Navigation LayerIn March 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the first two satellites In-Orbit Demonstrators(IOD)-1 and IOD-2 of its Celeste mission from the Rocket Lab launch site, New Zealand, to demonstrate a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) navigation layer.The mission aims to complement Europe’s existing Galileo (Medium Earth Orbit ,MEO) and EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) systems, marking a shift towards a multi-layered navigation architecture.About Celeste Mission:Objective : The mission launched to test a LEO-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) system to enhance the resilience, accuracy and coverage of satellite navigation services.Satellites Launch: Two satellites, In-Orbit Demonstrators(IOD)-1 and IOD-2 , were launched under the mission, weighing 20 kilogram(kg) and 30 kg respectively, and are operating in LEO at an altitude of 500–560 kilometres (km).Development : The satellites were developed by GMV (Spain) and Thales Alenia Space (France), and launched using the Electron rocket by Rocket Lab (New Zealand), adopting a New Space approach for faster and more flexible satellite deployment.

31 Mar, 2026

ESA Launches First Celeste Satellites to Test LEO Navigation LayerIn March 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the first two satellites In-Orbit Demonstrators(IOD)-1 and IOD-2 of its Celeste mission from the Rocket Lab launch site, New Zealand, to demonstrate a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) navigation layer.The mission aims to complement Europe’s existing Galileo (Medium Earth Orbit ,MEO) and EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) systems, marking a shift towards a multi-layered navigation architecture.About Celeste Mission:Objective : The mission launched to test a LEO-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) system to enhance the resilience, accuracy and coverage of satellite navigation services.Satellites Launch: Two satellites, In-Orbit Demonstrators(IOD)-1 and IOD-2 , were launched under the mission, weighing 20 kilogram(kg) and 30 kg respectively, and are operating in LEO at an altitude of 500–560 kilometres (km).Development : The satellites were developed by GMV (Spain) and Thales Alenia Space (France), and launched using the Electron rocket by Rocket Lab (New Zealand), adopting a New Space approach for faster and more flexible satellite deployment.

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VP CP Radhakrishnan Presents 20th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism AwardsIn March 2026, Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C.P.) Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, attended the 20th edition of Ramnath Goenka (RNG) Excellence in Journalism Awards as the Chief Guest in New Delhi, Delhi.During the event, he presented awards to 25 journalists for excellence across print, digital and broadcast media in 18 categories, including investigative journalism, sports, politics & governance, feature writing, books and regional language journalism.About RNG Excellence in Journalism Awards:Background: These awards were instituted by the Ramnath Goenka Foundation in 2005 to mark the birth centenary of Ramnath Goenka, the founder of the Indian Express(IE) Group.Each recipient receives a citation, a trophy, and a monetary prize of Rs 1 Lakh.Winners in Civic Journalism: Sandeep Dighe (The Times of India, TOI) and Sreya Chatterjee & Arvind Ojha (India Today) were honored with the ‘Prakash Kardaley Memorial Awards for Civic Journalism’, award.The award was established in the memory of Prakash Kardaley, former Resident Editor of The Indian Express in Pune, Maharashtra, to honour a print journalist whose sustained efforts highlighted a civic issue.

31 Mar, 2026

VP CP Radhakrishnan Presents 20th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism AwardsIn March 2026, Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C.P.) Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, attended the 20th edition of Ramnath Goenka (RNG) Excellence in Journalism Awards as the Chief Guest in New Delhi, Delhi.During the event, he presented awards to 25 journalists for excellence across print, digital and broadcast media in 18 categories, including investigative journalism, sports, politics & governance, feature writing, books and regional language journalism.About RNG Excellence in Journalism Awards:Background: These awards were instituted by the Ramnath Goenka Foundation in 2005 to mark the birth centenary of Ramnath Goenka, the founder of the Indian Express(IE) Group.Each recipient receives a citation, a trophy, and a monetary prize of Rs 1 Lakh.Winners in Civic Journalism: Sandeep Dighe (The Times of India, TOI) and Sreya Chatterjee & Arvind Ojha (India Today) were honored with the ‘Prakash Kardaley Memorial Awards for Civic Journalism’, award.The award was established in the memory of Prakash Kardaley, former Resident Editor of The Indian Express in Pune, Maharashtra, to honour a print journalist whose sustained efforts highlighted a civic issue.

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India’s Sheetal Devi Named World Archery Para Archer of the Year 2025In March 2026, India’s Sheetal Devi was named “Para Archer of the Year 2025” by the World Archery Federation (WA), the international governing body for the sport of archery, in recognition of her outstanding achievement on the global stage.The top individual honours included Archer of the Year awarded to Emircan Haney (Türkiye), Para Archer of the Year to Sheetal Devi (India), and Young Archer of the Year to Baptiste Addis (France).About Sheetal Devi:Identity: Sheetal Devi is India’s first female armless para-archer competing globally. The 19-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) became the first and only female armless archer to win gold at the World Para Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, South Korea, in September 2025.World Championships: She secured a complete medal set, including gold, women’s team silver, and mixed team bronze.Paralympics: She won a mixed team bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics (France).

31 Mar, 2026

India’s Sheetal Devi Named World Archery Para Archer of the Year 2025In March 2026, India’s Sheetal Devi was named “Para Archer of the Year 2025” by the World Archery Federation (WA), the international governing body for the sport of archery, in recognition of her outstanding achievement on the global stage.The top individual honours included Archer of the Year awarded to Emircan Haney (Türkiye), Para Archer of the Year to Sheetal Devi (India), and Young Archer of the Year to Baptiste Addis (France).About Sheetal Devi:Identity: Sheetal Devi is India’s first female armless para-archer competing globally. The 19-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) became the first and only female armless archer to win gold at the World Para Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, South Korea, in September 2025.World Championships: She secured a complete medal set, including gold, women’s team silver, and mixed team bronze.Paralympics: She won a mixed team bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics (France).

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RBI Unveils Payment Vision 2028 to Strengthen Digital EcosystemIn March 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unveiled its ‘Payment Vision 2028’ document, titled ‘Shaping India’s Payment Frontier’, outlining a roadmap to strengthen and expand India’s rapidly growing digital payments ecosystem.The RBI has been periodically preparing Payments Vision since 2001.About Payment Vision 2028:Focus: The 2028 vision document focuses on user empowerment, safeguards against fraud, efficiency of cross border payment frameworks and promoting ease of doing business.It consists of 15 specific initiatives.Duration: The vision document charts a roadmap for the next three years, extending up to December 2028.New Initiatives: The RBI proposed multiple initiatives to strengthen the payments ecosystem, including a switch on/off facility for digital payments, development of an efficient cross-border (CB) payments framework with a single-window authorisation process, and introduction of a Shared Responsibility Framework (SRF) for fraud liability.

31 Mar, 2026

RBI Unveils Payment Vision 2028 to Strengthen Digital EcosystemIn March 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unveiled its ‘Payment Vision 2028’ document, titled ‘Shaping India’s Payment Frontier’, outlining a roadmap to strengthen and expand India’s rapidly growing digital payments ecosystem.The RBI has been periodically preparing Payments Vision since 2001.About Payment Vision 2028:Focus: The 2028 vision document focuses on user empowerment, safeguards against fraud, efficiency of cross border payment frameworks and promoting ease of doing business.It consists of 15 specific initiatives.Duration: The vision document charts a roadmap for the next three years, extending up to December 2028.New Initiatives: The RBI proposed multiple initiatives to strengthen the payments ecosystem, including a switch on/off facility for digital payments, development of an efficient cross-border (CB) payments framework with a single-window authorisation process, and introduction of a Shared Responsibility Framework (SRF) for fraud liability.

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UNESCO GEM Report 2026: Global Out-of-School Population Reaches 273 MillionIn March 2026, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report — Access and Equity: Countdown to 2030, revealing that one in six school-age children worldwide are out of education and only two in three complete secondary schooling.In 2024, a report found that 273 million children, adolescents, and youth were out of school globally, excluding an additional estimated 13 million in ten conflict-affected countries.About GEM report 2026:Overview: The Global Education Monitoring Report 2026 assesses global progress towards achieving equitable and inclusive education under Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) by 2030.Urgency: West Asia faces severe disruption due to conflicts, with school closures leaving millions out of education and 13 million additionally excluded in the most affected countries.Enrolment: Global enrolment reached 1.4 billion in 2024, increasing by 327 million (30%) since 2000, with 45% growth in pre-primary and 161% in post-secondary, equivalent to 25 children entering school every minute.Completion: Completion rates improved from 77% to 88% (primary), 60% to 78% (lower secondary), and 37% to 61% (upper secondary), yet only two-thirds complete schooling and 95% completion may be reached only by 2105.

31 Mar, 2026

UNESCO GEM Report 2026: Global Out-of-School Population Reaches 273 MillionIn March 2026, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report — Access and Equity: Countdown to 2030, revealing that one in six school-age children worldwide are out of education and only two in three complete secondary schooling.In 2024, a report found that 273 million children, adolescents, and youth were out of school globally, excluding an additional estimated 13 million in ten conflict-affected countries.About GEM report 2026:Overview: The Global Education Monitoring Report 2026 assesses global progress towards achieving equitable and inclusive education under Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) by 2030.Urgency: West Asia faces severe disruption due to conflicts, with school closures leaving millions out of education and 13 million additionally excluded in the most affected countries.Enrolment: Global enrolment reached 1.4 billion in 2024, increasing by 327 million (30%) since 2000, with 45% growth in pre-primary and 161% in post-secondary, equivalent to 25 children entering school every minute.Completion: Completion rates improved from 77% to 88% (primary), 60% to 78% (lower secondary), and 37% to 61% (upper secondary), yet only two-thirds complete schooling and 95% completion may be reached only by 2105.

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