the problems mentioned so far the greatest and the most MENACING is the problem of wastage and stagnation. VIGOROUS efforts are needed towards reducing the rate of wastage and stag­nation. The measures already taken in this regard should be intensified par­ticularly to children from LOWER socio-economic groups.Of all the problems mentioned so far the greatest and the most menacing is the problem of wastage and stagnation. Vigorous efforts are needed towards reducing the rate of wastage and stag­nation. The measures already taken in this regard should be intensified par­ticularly to children from lower socio-economic groups.The efforts for reduc­ing wastage and stagnation should be concentrated on grade – I because wastage is the maximum at this stage. Before attaining functional literacy, i.e. COMPLETION of STUDY up to Class V, premature withdrawal should be stopped at any cost. Wastage is appalling in case of girls. Hence greater at­tention is to be paid to the rate of wastage and stagnation among girls, After the age of 9 or 10, the child becomes an economic asset because he can work at home or earn something outside.