EDUCATION IN UNION TERRITORIES
9.1.0 Education in the Union Territories continues to be a special responsibility of the Central Government. An account of the educational activities undertaken during the year in respect of each of the Union Territories is given in this Chapter.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 9.2.1 For proper supervision and control on educational institutions, the Union Territory has been divided into five educational zones, each under the charge of an Education Officer.
9.2.2 The number of various categories of teaching staff sanctioned in the UT Administration is 3602 out which 3357 are in position.
Schooling Facilities 9.2.3 The details of various educational institutions functioning in the Union Territory are as below :-
Type of Institution Government Aided Private
Pre-Primary 3 - 15
Primary 182 1 3
Middle 40 - 3
Secondary 26 - 2
Senior Secondary 33 1 1
Colleges 2 - -
Total 286 2 24
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Incentive Schemes 9.2.5 Various incentive schemes for promotion of education in the Union Territory have been implemented during the year. These schemes and programmes included mid-day meals to all children upto Class VIII, and free travel concession to the students attending schools beyond a distance of 4 Kms., etc.
Adult Education 9.2.6 The Scheme of Adult Education continued to be implemented during the year. The programme is being implemented under three major schemes :-
1. Rural Functional Literacy Programme (RFLP)
2. State Adult Education Programme (SAEP)
3. Mass Programme for Functional Literacy (MPFL)
9.2.7 Four hundred Adult Educational Centres have been established under this programme. During the year under report 6644 Adult learners were enrolled. In addition 50 Jana Shikshan Nilayams for post literacy and continuing education are also functioning. Two thousand student volunteers were identified to operationalise the programme for 4000 Adult learners.
Non-Formal Education 9.2.8 Total enrolment under Non-formal education programme is 756 of which 369 are girls. The number of centres functioning under the scheme is 34.
Science-Education 9.2.9 Under Science education, seminars, exhibitions, painting competitions, workshops etc. were conducted. A State level science seminar was conducted in collaboration with the Birla Industrial Technological Museum, Calcutta.
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State Institute of Education 9.2.10 A State Institute of Education is functioning at Port Blair. The unit is headed by one Principal assisted by Lectures and other office staff. This unit is responsible for organisation of inservice training programme, inspection of schools, integrated education of the disabled etc. A District Centre for English is also attached to this Institute.
Vocational Education 9.2.11 Various crafts have been introduced in schools under Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW) and a scheme for the introduction of various vocational courses at the plus 2 stage has been taken up. Vocational courses in Fisheries and Coir Processing have been proposed for introduction under the scheme of vocationalisation at plus 2 stage.
Higher Education 9.2.12 Presently two Degree Colleges are functioning in the Union Territory. The second college opened in Nicobar district during the year 1990-91 has been operationalised and is catering to the educational needs of large number of students.
Technical Education9.2.13 Under Technical Education, two polytechnics have been established. The first polytechnic is having courses in Electrical, Mechanical and Civil and the second polytechnic in Electronics and Hotel Management. One Industrial Training Institute, having facilities in Civil, Mechanical, Radio, Television, Stenography has also been functioning.
Chandigarh 9.3.1 Keeping in view the demand for more education facilities, Chandigarh Administration have upgraded seven schools from Model High Schools to Senior Secondary Schools and opened three new Primary schools to provide additional facilities to school going children. The Education Department has also given a lead in introducing value oriented education at the primary level.
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Elementary Education 9.3.2 The Union Territory Administration achieved the target of 100% enrolment of the children in the age-group 6-14 in the field of universalisation of Elementary Education.
Incentives for Promotion of Education 9.3.3 School going children from weaker sections of society are given adequate incentives in terms of free uniform, textbooks, stationery, mid-day meals and talented students are given scholarships.
Vocational Education 9.3.4 Fifteen Vocational courses have been introduced in various senior secondary schools under Chandigarh Administration.
Adult Education 9.3.5 Under the State Adult Education Programme, 160 centres are functioning. Under the Rural Functional Literacy Programme 100 centres and 28 Jan Shikshan Nilayams are functioning in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Non-formal Education 9.3.6 Under this scheme, 5000 students are being taught in 100 Centres and are provided with free stationery, uniforms, mid-day meals.
Guidance Career Cell 9.3.7 A Guidance Career Cell being run in the State Institute of Education, Sector-32 conducts various courses. Its services are being utilised by students studying in the schools and colleges of Chandigarh. Socially Useful Productive Work is also under the charge of the Centre.
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State Institute of Education, Chandigarh 9.3.8 The Institute aims at qualitative improvement in school education through inservice courses, on the spot guidance in schools, orientation in teaching aids, researches, organising various co- curricular activities of students and their teachers at the State level and publication of educational articles and writeUPS. It also conducts educational trips to different historical places. About 9000 students and 600 teachers are covered under this project every year. Population Education Unit of this Institute organises programmes sponsored by the National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi. This Unit is being looked after by an independent officer.
Higher Education 9.3.9 on the higher education side, the Administration is providing education upto degree level in Arts, Science and Commerce disciplines. Colleges in the Union Territory provide post-graduate course in Music for girls. On the professional side there are two colleges - one Government College of Education and the other Government Home Science College, Chandigarh. Government College of Education, Chandigarh trains graduates for the degree of Bachelor of Education, Government Home Science college, imparts education in Home Science upto degree level and for Post-graduate level in various disciplines of Home Science. Besides, there are seven privately managed-aided colleges.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli 9.4.1 The Union Territory Administration continued implementing various schemes for development of education. Important educational activities during the year are as below :-
Educational Institutions 9.4.2 The details of the various educational institutions functioning in the Territory during 1990-91 are as below :-
Type of Institution Number
Primary Schools 161
Secondary Schools 8
Senior Secondary Schools 3
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The enrolment of students in the Primary Schools is 1970 while the enrolment in Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools is 3754.
Incentive Schemes 9.4.3 Free education is provided to all students upto Sr. Secondary level. Free mid-day weals are provided to all students upto Seventh Standard. Other concessions given to the students include free exercise books, text books, clothes and shoes etc.
Social Welfare Hostels 9.4.4 There are ten Social Welfare Hostels run by the Administration including one Ashramshala at Rakholi and two girls Hostels at Randha and Khanvel in which SC/ST students are admitted and provided with free lodging and boarding facilities. There are 675 inmates in these hostels (595 Boys and 80 girls). Three more Welfare Hostels are run by the Voluntary Organisations with the assistance provided by Union Territory Administration. About 170 boys and 100 girls are staying in these hostels.
Higher Education 9.4.5 Seats for various courses like Medical, Engineering and other professional courses have been reserved for the students belonging to the Union Territory. Allotment of seats is made on merit with due preference given to SC/ST students.
Libraries 9.4.6 Ten libraries have been set up in the Union Territory at different places. These libraries provide books to the readers in Gujarati, Hindi, English and Marathi. Besides various Dailies, Weeklies, Fortnightlies and Monthly magazines are also provided for the benefit of the readers.
Co-curricular Activities 9.4.7 A Parliamentary Quiz Contest for students of Senior Secondary Schools and a Science Exhibition were held. Annual Sports Festival and Cultural Programmes were organised. Qaumi Ekta Divas, Gandhi Jayanti and Teachers Day were celebrated.
Daman and Diu 9.5.1 The following educational institutions are functioning in the Union Territory :
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Type of Institution Number
Government Private Total
Primary Schools 47 3 50
Middle Schools 28 1 29
High Schools 14 3 17
Senior Secondary Schools 1 1 2
Colleges 1 - 1
9.5.2 The Union Territory Administration is implementing various incentive and scholarship schemes like providing books and stationery, uniforms and mobile libraries, etc. Stipends to SC/ST students are also given. Mid-day meal scheme is also implemented covering students from Classes I to IV.
Adult Education 9.5.3 International Literacy Day was celebrated on 8th September, 1990. Cycle rally was organised for the youth. Volley Ball Tournament was organised at Moti Daman for the youth. To achieve 100% literacy ten villages have been selected in Daman and Diu. Eight Jana Shikshan Nilayam Centres have been opened. These centres provide educational books, magazines and newspapers to the villagers. Besides this, games, sports and cultural activities have been started as per guidelines. At present, there are 15 Adult Education Centres in Daman having an enrolment of 289 adults.
Schemes for Tribals 9.5.4 The Union Territory Administration is implementing various schemes for the welfare of tribals such as running Ashramshalas, free text-books and stationery, uniforms, running mobile libraries and village libraries and cach incentives to the tribal girl students of Standard I to X. Remedial coaching classes for SC/ST students are also conducted.
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Bal Bhavan 9.5.5 A Bal Bhavan started during 1987-88, is running classes for music, dance, arts and crafts for the children. An amount of Rs. 5.70 lakhs has been sanctioned as grant-in-aid to Bal Bhavan during the current year.
Co-curricular Activities 9.5.6 Youth Parliamentary Quiz contest was organised. A National Science Seminar was also held. Bharatiyam Training Camp in Physical Education activities was held in September, 1990. Besides, the Union Territory Administration also organised various cultural activities such as folk dances, songs and dramas during the year.
Delhi 9.6.1 During the academic year 1990-91, the Directorate of Education opened 9 Middle Schools, upgraded 13 Middle schools to Secondary level, 11 Secondary to Senior Secondary level and bifurcated 8 secondary and senior secondary schools. To improve the quality of education, the Directorate of Education converted 28 more secondary/senior secondary schools into Composite Model Schools, besides the existing 16 schools. This makes the total 44 of such schools.
9.6.2 The details of various types of schools being run in Delhi during 1990-91 are as below :-
Type of Delhi Administration NDMC MCD Delhi
Institu- Govt. Aided Unaided schools schools Cantt. Total
tion Board
Primary 50 1655 6 1711
Schools
Upper Pry. 209 29 210 9 457
Schools
Secondary 180 37 90 9 316
Schools
Hr.Sec. 508 141 130 5 784
Schools
Total 897 207 430 73 1655 6 3268
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Free Transport to Girls Students 9.6.3 The main objective of this scheme is to encourage girl students from rural areas to pursue their studies. At present nearly 4100 girl students studying in 12 schools in urban areas from about 120 villages are availing of this facility. During 1990-91, the Directorate has budget provision of Rs.10.00 lakhs for this scheme.
Foster Parents Scheme for the Girl Students 9.6.4 This scheme which is similar to the Savitri Bai Phule Foster Parent Scheme being implemented in Maharashtra since 1983, was continued during 1990-91.
Coaching Facilities 9.6.5 Some students belonging to J.J. Colonies, backward areas, and slums get good marks in the secondary exams yet due to lack of funds or specialised coaching facilities do not get opportunities to rise in life. With a view to preparing such students to compete in competitive exams, in professional disciplines like Medical, C.A./I.C.W.A. and Engineering etc. one boys and one girls school from each of the 28 educational zones were covered during 1990-91. An amount of Rs.10.00 lakhs is provided for implementation of this scheme during 1990-91.
Remedial Teaching for SC/ST Students 9.6.6 This scheme provides the facility to establish remedial coaching centres for SC/ST students in the schools where their enrolment is more than 51% of total students. An outlay of Rs. 2.00 lakhs was provided for 1990-91 to benefit nearly 400 students belonging to SC/ST categories. Besides this, various other incentives to promote education among SC/ST are being provided by Delhi Administration such as free supply of uniforms, text books, mid-day meals and a number of scholarships.