This study tracks changes in access and inequality in education using the District Education Index (DEI), a composite measure of enrollment and literacy. Drawing on the 1998 Population Census and PSLM 2005 survey of 76,500 households, the analysis shows notable progress in enrollment and literacy rates, with the DEI recording an average annual growth of about 5 percent. The findings highlight improvements in district‑level educational outcomes while underscoring persistent disparities across regions.
