The ASER for 2019 is based on a survey conducted in 26 districts across 24 states in India, covering over 36,000 children in the age group of 4-8 years
Aser surveys children between the ages of 3 and 16 to find out the status of enrolment and foundational skills (literacy and numeracy) across the country
The findings point towards the scarcity of classrooms and school teachers
Indians' increasing comfort with English should be welcomed because poor proficiency in the language is the ultimate class barrier - English gives you the passport to a bright future