Odisha, WB are laggards
- Odisha has only 29.4% houses with improved sanitation
- In West Bengal, 20.3% children are wasted
- IMR: 44 (Odisha) 25 (WB)
Source: NFHS 2015-16, SRS
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From the east, tales of entrenched neglect and its usual victims
The government has defended the Agnipath scheme as a way to lower the average age of soldiers and rejuvenate the Army with 'tech-savvy' youth. But not everyone is convinced.
More Northeast women are seeking jobs after tuitions for competitive exams went digital, as it is considered safe
Super30 is a coaching concept that tries to light a spark in inquisitive minds, while encouraging successful alumna to give back to society
Some institutes in the Tamil Nadu town of Tiruchirapalli are accused of even using corporal punishment to motivate students
In the coaching hub of Jaipur, thousands of job aspirants prepare and appear for exams, year after year
Odisha, WB are laggards
Source: NFHS 2015-16, SRS
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