Census data is essential for allocating educational funding and infrastructure.
A delay creates challenges in identifying regions with high out‑of‑school rates.
Estimation methods include school enrollment records and community surveys.
Accurate information ensures that teachers, classrooms, and learning materials reach the children who need them.
Without recent census figures, policymakers cannot accurately determine how many children are currently out of school.
To address this, officials are using alternative estimation techniques and consulting local organizations to plan educational resources.
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