By Dr Swamy, Founder of CODECRAFT.IN
The Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 results for 2023–2024 reveal a troubling pattern:
– 👧 Girls Pass Percentage: 68.42%
– 👦 Boys Pass Percentage: 60.54%
– 📊 Overall Pass Percentage: 64.49%
At first glance, this might seem like a win for female education. But beneath the surface lies a deeper crisis—one that affects both genders and threatens the future of India’s youth.
🚫 Boys: Distracted, Disconnected, and Disillusioned
The lower pass rate among boys isn’t just a statistic. It reflects a broader disengagement from academics, driven by:
– Excessive mobile usage and outdoor distractions
– Lack of parental guidance or discipline
– Peer pressure and political manipulation
– A growing culture of escapism through alcohol, drugs, and crime
Many young men, especially in rural areas, abandon agriculture and chase degrees with no clear purpose. With few jobs and high expectations, depression sets in—and so does addiction.
🧕 Girls: Restricted, Resilient, Yet Vulnerable
Girls often outperform boys academically, but not necessarily because they’re empowered. Social restrictions post-puberty—limited mobility, reduced screen time, and close maternal supervision—keep them indoors and focused on studies. Yet this isolation also:
– Disconnects them from modern knowledge and peer networks
– Reinforces superstitions and outdated gender roles
– Prepares them more for motherhood than for leadership
By age 30, many women have borne multiple children, often malnourished and unsupported. Their potential is stifled before it’s even recognized.
🔥 The Volcano Beneath: A Generation on the Brink
India boasts an 89% literacy rate in states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala. But is this literacy or fallacy?
– Can we call someone literate if they hold a degree but lack direction?
– Is education meaningful if it doesn’t lead to employment, ethics, or empowerment?
– Are we building a nation of thinkers—or just survivors?
The truth is stark: our youth are hollowed out by systemic neglect, false promises, and cultural stagnation. Many turn to crime, trafficking, or political thuggery. Others lie in despair outside wine shops, waiting for a miracle.
🌍 A Regional Echo: South Asia’s Shared Struggles
India isn’t alone. Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and the Maldives face similar youth crises. The volcano is forming—and it will erupt if we don’t act.
🛠️ What Needs to Change
1. Real Skill-Based Education: Not just degrees, but practical, ethical, and inclusive training.
2. Mental Health Support: Address depression, addiction, and trauma early.
3. Gender-Sensitive Reform: Empower girls without isolating them; engage boys without enabling recklessness.
4. Transparent Governance: Stop hiding the truth. Show the world what needs fixing, not just what looks good.
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