The survey report on Status of Education and Vocational Education in India says, two out of every three men could not continue school as they had to supplement household income. This report is based on the employment and unemployment survey conducted by Ministry of Statistics during July 2011 to June 2012. It said, 70 per cent men dropped school to supplement household income. The study found that about 27 per cent in rural areas and around 26 per cent in urban areas reported that they never attended any educational institution. It said, the literacy rate was 70 per cent in rural areas and 86 per cent in urban areas. <br/><br/>The report said, about 2.2 per cent reported to have received formal vocational training and 8.6 per cent reported to have received non-formal vocational training. Similarly, the study found that only 2.4 per cent had technical degrees or diplomas or certificates.<br/><br/>