ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Public and Private Primary Schools in Madhya Pradesh: A Comparative Analysis of Enrollment Dynamics

Abstract The Primary Education level is build the base of the students in which they learn different things not only related to studies but also learn discipline, living standards, understand the surrounded environment. According to World Bank, India spend 4.1% to 4.6% of its GDP on education between the year 2015 to 2024. As per the Union Budget 2026-27 amount allocate to education is Rs. 1,39,289.48 Cr. to the Ministry of Education for providing better facilities and free education & accessories especially to government primary schools students. The study aims to compare enrollment rate and factors that influenced enrollment rate between Government and Private primary schools in Madhya Pradesh. The method were used was a descriptive method and analyze a Secondary data. The findings shows that enrollment trend in government primary schools declining and private primary schools rate increases. The basic factors like drinking water, toilet, library, computer & internet availability, electricity and hand wash facilities availability in primary schools are influenced enrollment rate in private primary schools. The Parental preference towards facilities is shifting to the private primary schools. Therefore, both the schools has corresponding role in fulfil universal primary education in Madhya Pradesh. Key words: Primary Education, living standards, World Bank, Union Budget, GDP, Enrollment, Madhya Pradesh.