EDUCATION IN UNION TERRITORIES
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 10.1.1 Various educational institutions functioning in the Union Territories at different levels are as follows:
Sl. Institution Number Govt. Aided Private
No. 1992-93
1. Pre-Primary 23 4 .. 19
2. Primary 190 183 .. 7
3. Middle 44 43 01 ..
4. Secondary 26 24 .. 2
5. Senior Secondary 41 40 01 ..
6. Polytechnics 02 02 .. ..
7. Colleges 03 03 (of which one is
a B.Ed College)
Incentive Schemes 1. Mid-day meals are provided to all children upto class VIII.
2. Children are provided with free text books.
3. Children are provided with free uniforms.
4. Students are provided hostel stipend at the bearable rates.
5. Scholarship/mess expenses are given to the students for higher education.
Adult Education 10.1.2 Adult education has been given a strong priority by the Administration on which major thrust has been in motivating, identifying and inducting the learners into MPFL programmes. The programmes is backed by nearly 2000 volunteers drawn from the schools and colleges of the islands.
10.1.3 In addition Jana Shikshan Nilayams for Post Literacy and continuing education are also functioning in the UT.
Non Formal Education 10.1.4 There are non-formal education centres catering for non- school going and drop-out children of 6-11 years.
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Vocational Education 10.1.5 Under the vocational education courses in fisheries, office management and secretarial practices, horticulture and agriculture are available in the Senior Secondary Schools of the UT.
Science Education 10.1.6 Under Science education Seminars, exhibitions and workshops were conducted in various schools. Intensive training programmes were conducted in Science and Mathematics in collaboration with NCERT.
Technical Education 10.1.7 There are 2 Polytechnics which are providing technical education to the students in the field of Electrical, Mechanical, civil, Electronics, Hotel Management. One Industrial Training Institute is also catering technical education along with the polytechnics.
Higher Education 10.1.8 Higher Education in the islands are being provided by the two colleges instituted in the each districts of the Union Territory.
10.1.9 Apart from regular courses provided in the streams Science, Humanities and commerce at degree, and, research facility is also available in some subjects in the college at Port Blair.
Chandigarh 10.2.1 In the UT Administration of Chandigarh the enrolment of the children has been given top priority with an objective to maintain 100% enrolment. Thus the enrolment in the Govt. schools have increased by 6706 students during the current year. Towards this objective a school has been provided within the walking distance of one Km. of every habitation. To increase the enrolment and improve attendance the following incentives have been given:
(in lakhs) (No. of Beneficiaries)
1. Attendance scholarship
for Girls Rs. 3.65 2700
2. Scholarship to SC/ST
Students Rs. 6.25 5200
3. Talent Scholarship for
to SC Students Rs. 0.09 9
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4. Special Coaching to SC
students Rs. 3.55 4000
5. Free Text Books to SC
Students Rs. 7.11 16300
6. Free Stationery & Uniform
to SC/ST students. Rs.24.40 16300
10.2.2 A provision of Rs. 45 lakh has been made during the year 1993-94 for providing mid-day meals to the students of Govt. Schools from I to V classes.
School Education 10.2.3 During the year 1993-94 two high school two middle schools and two primary schools have been upgraded besides two primary schools are being opened and, six Nursery section are being added.
10.2.4 The enrolment in UT Govt. schools have increased by 6706 during this year.
Vocational Education 10.2.5 Under Vocational Education, 22 Vocational Courses are being run in the subject of Commerce, Home science, Para- medical science etc.
Non-Formal Education 10.2.6 The project of Non-formal education was started in April, 1978 with 100 Centres which has now been increased to 105 Centre in the Chandigarh, and about 4600 students are at present covered under the scheme and most of them belong to SC Community.
Mid-Day Meals Scheme 10.2.7 A provision of Rs. 45/- lakhs has been made during the year 1993-94 for providing mid-day meal to the students of Govt. ordinary schools from I to V class.
University And Higher Education 10.2.8 Programme of action under national policy of Education 1986, provides for broadening infrastructural facilities in the already existing institutions. In order to meet with the requirement of inreamented increase in the enrolment of 1150 students, a Faculty of Commerce has been introduced in Govt. College and additional seats in the subject of commerce have also been provided in Govt. College, Chandigarh.
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Sports & Games 10.2.9 So far as sports activities are concerned about 470 students are participating in various sports & games which are being arranged by National School and Games Federation of India. The NSS units in the UT have arranged 12 special Camps in connection with adult litracy in rural area and colonies.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 10.3.1 The Educational Institution functioning in the UT of Dadra Nagar Haveli are as given below:-
Govt. Aided Private
i) Pre-Primary - - -
ii) Primary 116 11 1
iii) Middle 38 2 2
iv) Secondary 5 3 -
V) Hr. Secondary 7 - -
10.3.2 During the current year there are about 23,500 students studying in various schools who are being engaged by about 790 teachers of various category. The technical education is also imparted in the UT by introducing technical functioning in the Union Territory for this purpose.
Incentive Schemes 10.3.3 The following incentives are being given by UT Administration for promotion of Education;
a) Free education is provided to all students up to Higher secondary level.
b) Free mid-day meal is provided to all students upto stds. VII
C) Free exercise note-books, test books and other educational teaching aid equipments etc. are being provided to all SC/ST students and low income group students.
d) Two pairs of uniforms are being supplied to each student belonging to SC/ST community every year.
e) One pair of canvas shoes and socks are supplied to each students belonging to SC/ST community every year.
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10.3.4 Awards and Scholarships are given to meritorious students in the merit-cum-mean scholarship scheme and to SC/ST students who secured 50% (in case of Girl.) and 55% (in case of Boy) at the annual examination @5000 rupees, per annum. During the current year 301 (254 ST & 47 SC) students are being benefitted under the scheme on a target of expenditure of Rupees 1,50,500. Post matric scholarship is being given to SC/ST students and lower income group for higher education whose parents income do not exceed Rs.18000/- per annum and during the current year 18 SC, 226 ST and 413 lower income group students are benefited. The total expenditure to be incurred for this purpose is about Rs. 6,63,000.
10.3.5 Since there is no institution in the UT for studying professional courses like Medicine, Engg. etc. students of the UT have been allotted few seats in the various technical institution in India selection to which is made on merit basis.
Science Education 10.3.6 To promote the science education in the UT, Science exhibitions and seminars are being arranged. Students representative also participated at the National level science seminar. A scheme for improvement of science education has been drawn and being implemented in near future.
Daman And Diu 10.4.1 The number of schools functioning from primary to senior secondary level in Daman and Diu is 85. One Government higher secondary school has been started in 1992. All schools have pucca buildings and there is no one-teacher school. The UT administration has added 2 divisions in class 11th and 2 divisions in class 12th as a part of the expansion programme during the current year.
Incentive Schemes 10.4.2 The scheme pertaining to tribals under T.S.P. Cell, are being implemented such as Development of Ashrama Shala, Free Text Books and stationery, Free Uniforms, Maintenance of Mobile Library, village library, Cash Incentive to parents of Tribal Girl students of Standard Ist to Xth and also the scheme of Remedial Coaching classes to SC/ST students.
10.4.3 Scholarships/stipends to deserving students are provided under various schemes as per the pattern of assistance approved by the Government.
Adult Education 10.4.4 There are about 60 adult education Centres catering to the local needs. The Jana Shikshan Nilayams provides educational books, magazine, and news papers to neo-literates.
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Higher Education 10.4.5 There is one Government College having the faculty of Arts, Science and Commerce is functioning in the Union Territory.
Delhi
Directorate Of Education 10.5.1 During the academic year 1993-94, the Directorate of Education of the Govt. of NCT, Delhi has opened 11 Middle Schools, upgraded 13 Middle Schools to Secondary level and 15 Secondary Schools to Senior Secondary level. In addition 7 Co-education schools have been functioning as a separate schools for boys and girls. The Directorate has converted 58 existing Secondary/Senior Secondary schools into composite (Model) Schools. There aria in all 1770 schools running under the Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
Incentive schemes
i) Free Transport facility to Girl students in Rural Areas 10.5.2 The main objective of this scheme is to encourage girl students from rural areas to pursue their studies by way of providing them free transport facilities. About 4600 girl students are availing this facility. A sum of Rs 10 lakhs is likely to be incurred for the purpose during the current year.
ii) Free Supply of Uniforms 10.5.3 Under this scheme a pair of uniform is given to the students whose parental income is less than Rs. 500 per month and who have secured 75% of attendance during the preceding academic year with satisfactory performance. (Under the scheme Rs. 0.86 lakh has been spent by the end of October, 1993).
iii) Book Banks 10.5.4 Under this continuing scheme, books are provided to the needy students of class VI to XII whose parental income is less than Rs.500 per month. Rs. 0.85 lakh has been spent by the end of October, 1993.
iv) (a) Coaching Facilities 10.5.5 Students belonging to slum and economically backward areas have been covered under special coaching programmes. They are being trained to appear in the entrance test of the various vocational studies. Rs. 10.00 lakhs has been earmarked for the purpose.
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(b) Special Coaching to SC/ST Students 10.5.6 The main objective of this scheme is to establish remedial coaching Centres for SC/ST students in the school having their enrolment more than 51% of the students, with a view to ensure better results at the board exams. An outlay of Rs. 1 lakh has been earmarked for the current year.
V) Scholarship a) Meritorious scholarship for SC/ST students.
b) Open merit scholarship for SC/ST students.
C) Meritorious scholarship for all students.
vi) Adult Education 10.5.7 In August, 1993, 14638 adults were registered in 482 centres for getting functional literacy under Adult Literacy Programmes. During the current year, a target has been fixed to literate 115,000 adult illiterate. Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education has granted a sum of Rs. 55 lakhs to Directorate of Education.
vii) Non-Formal Education 10.5.8 Under this scheme elementary education is being provided to the children in the age group of 6-14, who could not joined the school due to some reasons. At present 57 centres are covering about 1702 children and a sum of Rs. 0.27 lakhs has been spent by the end of October, 1993.
viii) Patrachar Vidyalayas 10.5.9 23,000 students are being imparted through correspondence courses at Secondary and Senior Secondary level in the stream of Arts, Commerce and Science.
ix) Vocational Education 10.5.10 The scheme was set up with a target to diversify 25% of the student population towards Vocationalisation of Education. About 25 Vocational subjects are being imparted to make students expert in the field. During the current year Rs. 11.05 lakhs has already been spent for the purpose.
X) State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) 10.5.11 It was established as an Autonomous body by the Delhi Administration in 1988, under which four district Institutes of Education & Training are functioning. A provision of Rs. 60 lakhs has been allocated during the current financial year.
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xi) Higher Education 10.5.12 During the year 1993-94 a women college has been opened near Najafgarh. There at present 23 colleges sponsored and financed by Govt. of NCT of Delhi and University Grants commission. (A sum of Rs 41.75 lakhs has been spent by the end of October, 1993).
xii) Construction of School Building 10.5.13 During the year a provision of Rs. 1900 lakhs has been kept for construction and repair of present school buildings. Six buildings has been constructed and three others are under construction. In addition some schools are provided with semi-pucca structures.
xiii) Sports and Youth Affairs 10.5.14 During the current year a sum of Rs 210 lakhs has been allotted for the various scheme of sports.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi 10.5.15 The aim of MCD/Education Department is to bring every child in the age group of 5-11 years within the ambit of the school system. During the financial year 1993-94, 17 new schools have been opened by the MCD on account of the increased enrolment. At present 1738 primary schools are being run. 7,66,417 children are receiving education in these schools. Efforts have been made to increase the enrolment of children in the age 3-5 years in the MCD Nursery schools. The number of such children has increased to 47,750 as against 47,1000 in the previous year.
Welfare schemes as incentives for enrolment (a) Free text books are supplied to all the children coming to MCD Schools. A sum of Rs.235 lakhs has been spent for the purpose.
(b) Free school uniforms are provides to the students of economically backward sections. In the current year 3,70,000 children are benefitted. An outlay of Rs. 200 lakhs have been earmarked for this purpose.
(c) Mid-day-meal is being provided to improve the health and nutrition of children studying in MCD Schools especially those located in J.J. colonies, resettlement colonies, slum areas. In the current year 3.25 lakh children have been covered under this scheme. A total amount of Rs. 619 lakhs have been allocated for this scheme during the current year.
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(d) There are 12 Health Centres being run for the MCD School children. Doctors and Nurses visit the schools for prevention of diseases. During 1993-94, 1,15,643 students were treated. Free spectacles have also been provided to needy children after eye test.
(e) Merit scholarships are awarded to outstanding students on the basis of the open examination conducted by MCD. An outlay of Rs. 12 lakhs has been made for the current year and 5,000 children are expected to be covered.
New Delhi Municipal Committee 10.5.16 NDMC is running the following schools within its jurisdiction for providing educational facilities to its residents:-
i) Nursery schools - 21
ii) Primary schools - 50
iii) Middle schools - 16
iv) Secondary schools - 10
V) Senior Secondary - 5
Schools
10.5.17 NDMC Navyug Schools Educational Society is also running 2 Senior Secondary and 3 Middle schools.
Incentives Schemes 10.5.18 NDMC provides:-
i) Free text books to 35,771 students from classes Ist to VIIIth.
ii) Free uniform cloth to 41,738 students from classes Nursery to VIIIth.
iii) Free woolen sweaters to 16,805 students.
iv) Free exercise books to 15,852 students.
V) Free shoes and socks to 28.241 students
vi) Free mid-day-meal to about 34.500 students and Rs. 17 lakhs is earmarked for the purpose.
Scholarships i) 25 students of classes IVth to VIIth who have been placed in the first three position having at
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least 60% marks in aggregate in the Annual Examination are granted scholarships under the merit-cum means scholarship scheme.
ii) On the basis of a test, scholarships to 70 students @ Rs. 400/- per boy students and Rs.600/- per girl students will be awarded during the current year.
Science and In service Teachers Training Programme 10.5.19 Under this scheme 290 teachers have been given orientation through seminars at various level. Science and Work Experience Exhibitions will also be organised for all schools from nursery to Senior Secondary level through which about 5000 students and teachers will be benifitied. Rs. 1.25 lakhs will be spent under this scheme.
Educational Vocational Guidance 10.5.20 Under this scheme trades like typing, stenography, health and beauty care have been introduced in 3 Senior Secondary schools. Four Sr. Secondary schools provide Computer Education under 'Computer Literacy Programme'. Every year about 900 students are being benefitted by this programme. An amount of Rs. 6 lakh will be spent on this programme.
Lakshadweep 10.6.1 The number of institutions functioning in the Education Department of the Union Territory are as given below:-
1. Nursery Schools - 9
2. Junior Basic School - 19
3. Senior Basic School - 4
4. Higher School - 9
(Secondary School)
5. Junior Colleges - 2
Total 43
10.6.2 During the year the Govt. of India has approved the upgradation of the Higher Secondary Schools to Senior Secondary level. Besides these a Navodaya Vidyalaya is also functioning in the UT.
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Incentive Schemes 1. Text-books and writing materials are supplied free of cost.
2. Mid-day meals are provided to ST students from class I to VIII.
3. Merit Scholarship is given to ST students of class V to VIII.
4. Free Hostel facilities are provided to all ST students in junior colleges.
Vocational Education 10.6.3 The scheme of vocational education was started in 1988-89. Courses like coir craft for girls and fisheries education for Boys have been imparted in the Secondary level school. One ITI has been functioning which impart courses in tailoring, carpentry and commercial practices.
Adult Education 10.6.4 Under Adult Education, intensive efforts are being made to achieve 100% literacy among 15-60 age group.
Pondicherry 10.7.1 Details of the educational institutions functioning in the UT of Pondicherry are given below:-
(A) School Education
Government Private
State Central Total
Pre Primary 41 - 41 131
Primary 265 - 265 77
Middle 81 - 81 38
High School 55 2 57 26
Higher Secondary
(include S.T.P.P. 32 4 36 6
Junior Col, Yanam)
10.7.2 During the year 1993-94 one Middle school has been upgraded into high school level and three High schools have been upgraded to Higher Secondary level.
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(B) Higher/University/Professional Education
Government Private
State Central Total
College(Academic) 7 - 7 2
Medical College - 1 1 -
Dental College 1 - 1 -
Engg.College(Autonomous) 1 - 1 -
Law College 1 - 1 -
Agricul. College 1 - 1 -
Polytechnic 3 - 3 -
Teachers Training
College - - - 1
School for Nursing 1 - 1 -
Institution for ortho-
paedically Handicapped 2 - 2 -
School for deaf/dumb 1 - 1 -
School for Blind 1 - 1 -
Home For Observation &
Spl Children 1 - 1 -
Service Home 1 - 1 -
School for Embroidery &
Needle work - - - 1
Incentives for Promotion of Education i) The students studying in classes from I-VIII have been supplied free text books, uniforms and subject to the annual parental income of Rs. 6000/- and Rs. 12000/- respectively. During 1993-94 about 1,03,007 poor students are benefitted under the scheme. The pupils of the same standards were also benefitted mid-day meals under the Mid-Day meals scheme. Under this scheme 100% of the poor children have been benefited. For supplying of one set of footwear freely to the poor students from class I to VIII action has been taken already.
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ii) For the betterment of student the education department is implementing below noted scholarship scheme.
- National Scholarships.
- National Loan scholarships.
- Post-Matric scholarships
- Scholarships to children of school teachers
- Scholarships to talented children from rural areas.
- Other Economically Backward class scholarships (O&BC)
- Attendance scholarships
- Science Talent Scholarships
- Political Sufferers scholarships
- Award of Merit Prizes scholarships to Girl students in Secondary Stages of Education
- Incentive Award to + 2 students.
10.7.3 For scholarships an amount of Rs.48.46 lakhs has been allocated for the year 1993-94. 33,533 poor students at secondary stage will be benefitted and beneficiaries under the remaining scholarships scheme will be about 2190. Main feature of the scholarships are that these are granted on the basis of the meritand talents.
10.7.4 The scheme of scholarships are extended to the Graduate, Post-Graduate, Medical, Engg.. Agricultural and technical courses. An amount of Rs. 130.15 lakh and Rs. 23.15 lakh have been allocated under the Non-Plan and plan heads for the year 1993-94 for all the scholarship schemes.
Adult Education/Non-Formal Education 10.7.5 As the UT of Pondicherry has been declared a fully literate state, now incentives for post literacy campaign has been started to educate the neo-literates.
Science Education 10.7.6 The scheme for improvement of science education in schools was implemented for the improvement of the quality of science teaching in 89 middle schools/64 high schools/18 Hr. Secondary schools during the year 1988 to 1993.
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State Institute of Education 10.7.7 Necessary steps have already been taken to set up 'District Institutes of Education and Training' (DIET) and it will start function in the next academic year.
Vocational Education 10.7.8 The +2 course offered by Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry are in two streams namely Academic and vocational, The Board of Higher Secondary Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, have identified the following major occupational area and allied vocational subjects, such as Agriculture, Home Science, Commerce and Business, Engg. & Technology, Health and. miscellaneous.
10.7.9 The following vocational courses in various Higher Secondary schools have been started for the year 1993-94 in addition to the vocational courses offered in various Hr Sec. Schools.
1. Auto Mechanic
2. Dress Designing and making
Technical Education 10.7.10 Under Technical Education, Post Graduate Diploma course in Computer applications has been started in Motilal Nehru Govt. Polytechnic, Pondicherry. MSc (material science) and a Post Graduate Diploma course in Computer application has been stated in Engg. college, Pondicherry.
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