Annual Status of Education Report (Rural) 2023: beyond basics

The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 'Beyond Basics' is a nationwide citizen-led household survey that provides a snapshot of what 14-18-year-old youth in rural India are currently doing and how prepared they are to lead productive lives as adults. The survey covers four aspects of these youths' lives: their educational and career pathways, their ability to apply foundational skills to daily life situations, their digital access and skills, and their aspirations for future. In 2017, ASER focused on the 14-18 age group for the first time. ASER 2023 attempts to build on this understanding by revisiting youth in this age group.