According to a report by NITI Aayog, Rajasthan has emerged as the state with the most integrated government schools in India, totaling 27,889 and accounting for nearly 35% of the national total. Despite this achievement, the report highlights a concerning gross enrollment ratio (GER) for girls in senior secondary education at 65.1%, which is below national goals. The report groups Rajasthan with other states like Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, which also show low enrollment levels. The report attributes the low GER to factors such as household responsibilities, early marriage, and safety concerns affecting girls' education. Additionally, Rajasthan faces significant teacher shortages, with 3,856 vacancies in elementary schools, 1,365 in secondary schools, and 14,949 at the senior secondary level. In response to these challenges, Rajasthan's school rationalization program has consolidated schools to improve infrastructure and teacher deployment, aiming to enhance educational outcomes and retention rates.