A Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Bihar and Kerala Towards the Advancement of SDG 4 and an Elucidation of Bihar’s Conundrums
Abstract
Of the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), which the countries across the globe endeavour to achieve, realising SDG 4 constitutes a significant milestone in the progress and advancement of the country. This article makes a comparative analysis of the selected parameters of SDG 4 in Bihar and Kerala. It makes an all-inclusive analysis of the Gross Enrolment Ratio at the higher secondary school, university level and Gender Parity Index for higher education. Besides, various factors responsible for the low enrolment ratio at different levels of education in Bihar are discussed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Education in Diverse Contexts
Social and Economic Development in India
Gender
Education
and Development Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Indian Journal of Public Administration
- Volume
- 72
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 114–128
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN