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The 14-Point Gap: Why Indore's Girls Struggle with Aerobic Stamina | Tina Khatri
Special Report: Gender Disparity in School Fitness

Only 27% of girls in Madhya Pradesh meet basic aerobic standards

A sharp stamina gap in Indore schools

By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | February 27, 2026

Gender Fitness Gap Chart

Only 27% of girls in Madhya Pradesh meet basic aerobic capacity standards, compared with 41% of boys — a gap of 14 percentage points, the largest disparity in school fitness.

In Indore, the data signals a growing public health concern: girls can be lean and flexible, but many lack the stamina to sustain running, continuous play, or sports activity.

Urban Pressures & Structural Hurdles

Experts attribute the gap to a mix of urban lifestyle pressures, social norms, and school routines.

“In Indore, many girls have limited access to playgrounds, and safety concerns restrict outdoor play. Short PE classes cannot compensate for daily, sustained movement.”

— Deepraj Gurjar

Psychologists also point to cultural and household factors. Dr. Vini Jhariya notes that academic pressure and household responsibilities mean girls often spend less time in prolonged physical activity. “Even when schools offer sports, girls participate less in continuous running games,” she added.

The School Disparity: Public vs Private

Across Madhya Pradesh, public school children have higher aerobic capacity (40%) compared with 33% in private schools. Dr. Arun Agrawal suggests that walking or incidental activity builds stamina naturally for public school students.

Category Aerobic Capacity %
Boys (National/State)41%
Girls (National/State)27%
Public Schools40%
Private Schools33%

The Path Forward: Structured PE

Dr. Ranjani Harish emphasizes that intentional, consistent exercise is the only way to close the gap. Sporadic play is not enough; schools must embed structured aerobic routines — such as running drills and team endurance sports.

"Without immediate action, the 14-point gender gap risks shaping a generation with strong flexibility but dangerously weak cardiovascular fitness."

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