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Education is the ever changing mechanism through which one can upgrade oneself as well as the society in bigger sense. This article studies the drainage of human resources among Tribal Community of Dooars Region of West Bengal in the light of Sarva Shiksha Avijaan (SSA). This study conducted in two blocks (Nagrakata & Malbazar) of Jalpaiguri, a Sarva Shiksha Mission (SSM) district of West Bengal since 2002 to evaluate and assess the reasons behind Dropout Children. To identify the effects, we use structured schedule containing seventeen independent variables viz. Age of respondent (X1), Calorie intake value (X2), Food intake value(X3), Body Mass Index (X4) ,Use of teaching learning material at school (X5), Communication to school (X6), Attitude of teacher on student (X7), Role of school teacher in understanding text book (X8), Role of father in understanding text book (X9), Role of mother in understanding text books (X10), Encouragement of mother towards education (X11), Adequate dress during school hour (X12), Access to text (X13), Home environment (X14) ,Socio taboo (X15), Climate factor (X16), Financial condition(X17), Mode of communication (X18), House hold activity(X19) and Engagement in productive activity (X20) against dependent variable Level of Dropout (Y).

India\'s higher education system stands as one of the largest globally, enrolling approximately 33.3 million students across a vast network of institutions. Despite this extensive infrastructure, the system grapples with significant challenges that impede the development of a high-quality human resource base. Key issues include limited accessibility, variable quality, affordability concerns, and a mismatch between educational outcomes and employability. This paper delves into these challenges, offering a comparative analysis with higher education systems worldwide. It explores policy interventions and strategic reforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of India\'s higher education framework, thereby fostering a more robust and competitive workforce.