Steps should be taken to ensure higher education for tribal children and schemes of various departments, including that of the Police and Excise, and voluntary organisations should be utilised for this, said Kerala State Women’s Commission (KSWC) chairperson P. Sathidevi here on Wednesday.
Speaking at a coordination meeting held in connection with the Scheduled Tribe regional camp in Kollam, she said the highest dropout rate was reported among tribal children.
“Even if girls wanted to study after high school, their parents try to marry them off as soon as they turn 18. Meanwhile, boys also drop out of school,” she said.
