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 education 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 The Union Territory has 318 educational institutions as detailed below:-
- Government College - 1
- B.Ed. College - 1
- Teachers' Training Institute - 1
- Polytechnics - 2
- Industrial Training Institute - 1
- Senior Secondary Schools - 34
- Secondary Schools - 28
- Middle Schools - 45
- Primary Schools - 186
- Pre-Primary Schools - 18
- Ashram School - 1
9.2.2 During the year, 4 new primary schools were opened, 3 primary schools were upgraded to the status of middle schools, 3 middle schools were upgraded as secondary schools and 4 secondary schools were upgraded to the level of senior secondary schools.
9.2.3 The Union Territory Administration implemented various programmes for promoting
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education such as mid-day meals scheme, supply of uniforms, text-books and grant of scholarships, travel concessions, etc. to achieve higher enrolment as well as to minimise the drop-out rate.
New Posts 9.2.4 The following new posts were created :
Headmasters 2 Physical Education Teachers 4
Primary School Teachers 50 Part-time Inspectors 10
Trained Graduate Teachers 60 Group D posts 25
Graduate Teachers 30
B.Ed. And J.B.T Courses 9.2.5 Under the teachers' training programme, B.Ed. and J.B.T. courses were continued through B.Ed. College. The students strength in these courses was 80 and 140 respectively.
State Institute of Education 9.2.6 The State Institute of Education has been conducting extension. programmes in collaboration with the Regional Resource Centre, Bhubaneswar. Workshop on work experience was conducted in collaboration with Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The District Centre for English attached to the Institute conducted orientation courses from time to time for the school teachers. Under PMOST, 204 teachers were trained during the year.
Adult Education Programme 9.2.7 Two hundred and ninety. four Adult Education Centres were functioning with an enrolment of 6358. Of these 294 centres, 88 are in the tribal areas with an enrolment of 1834. The States Literacy Mission Authority was set up. To promote literacy under the programme of functional literacy 1500 volunteers from NSS, NCC and school students were engaged in teaching the illiterates during summer vacation.
Education for the Disabled 9.2.8 Thirty-two centres for Integrated Education of the Disabled continued to function with an enrolment of 365 children during the year. The Union Territory Administration identified the children in various parts of the territory through surveys and have placed them in these centres. The learning material and uniforms, etc, were distributed free to the children of these centres. Transport allowance and other financial assistance s also given to these children.'
Chandigarh 9.3.1 Keeping in view the demand for more educational facilities, Chandigarh Administration upgraded 3 schools, i.e., 2 Model High Schools and 1 Government High School as Senior Secondary Schools, i.e, plus 2; 2 Model Middle Schools to Model High Schools and. 1 Model Primary to Government Middle School for providing additional facilities to school going children. The Education Department also gave a lead in introducing value oriented education at the primary level.
Elementary Education 9.3.2 The Union Territory Administration achieved the target of 100% enrolment of the children in the age-group 6-14.
Incentives for Promotion of Education 9.3.3 School going children from weaker sections of society are given incentives in terms of free uniforms, text-books, stationery, mid-day meals and talented students were given scholarships.
Vocationalisation 9.3.4 Vocational education has been introduced in 9 senior secondary schools. Chandigarh Adminstration has also started 6 job- oriented courses in which 240 students have been given admission, in addition to 15 other vocational courses.
Adult Education 9.3.5 Under the State Adult Education Programme, 155 out of 160 centres have been functioning. Under the R.F.L.P., 100 centres and 28 Jan Shikshan Nilayams have been functioning,
Non-Formal Education 9.3.6 Under this scheme, 3300 students are being taught in 100 centres and are provided with free stationery, uniforms, mid-day meals, and Instructors are being paid remuneration. Children who somehow could not continue their formal education are persuaded to join non-formal education centres.
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Guidance Career Cell 9.3.7 A Guidance Career Cell being run in the State institute of Education, Sector-32, conducted various courses. Its services were being utilised by students studying in schools and colleges of Chandigarh. Socially Useful Productive Work was also under the charge of this Centre.
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, organising various co-curricular activities of students and their teachers at the State level and publication of educational articles and write-ups.
9.3.9 The Institute also conducts educational trips to different historical places. About 9000 students and 600 teachers were covered under this project every year.
9.3.10 Population Education Unit of this Institute organises programmes sponsored by the NCERT New Delhi. This Unit is being looked after by an independent officer.
Higher Education 9.3.11 On the higher education side, the Administration is providing education upto degree level in Arts, Science and Commerce disciplines. The colleges in the Union Territory provide postgraduate 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. Government College of Education, 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 Sciences. Besides, there are seven privately managed-aided colleges. The Administration pays 95% grant-in-aid on the revenue deficit to these privately managed aided colleges.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli 9.4.1 Education Department in the Union Territory is being looked after by an Assistant Director of Education assisted by other officials, under the overall administrative charge of District Collector.
Educational Institutions 9.4.2 In the Union Territory, there are at present the following educational institutions:-
- Primary Schools - 161
- Secondary Schools - 8
- Senior Secondary Schools - 3
9.4.3 The students' strength in the primary schools is 19,348 while those in the secondary and senior secondary schools it is 3,727. There is no college or university in the Union Territory.
Incentive Schemes 9.4.4 Free Education is provided to all students upto senior secondary level. Free mid-day-meal scheme is also being implemented. Exercise notebooks, text-books, clothes, shoes, educational/ teaching equipment is supplied to all SC/ST students.
Social Welfare Hostels 9.4.5 The UT Administration has been running 10 Social Welfare Hostels for the benefit of SC/ST students where free lodging and boarding facilities are provided to the boys and girls. Out of these 10 hostels, 2 are girls' hostels. There are 675 inmates in these hostels.
Physical Education 9.4.6 UT Administration has been promoting physical education in their schools. Instruments/equipment and sports articles are supplied in all schools. NCC camps were organised in which 100 boys and girls participated.
National Awards 9.4.7 Shri L.V. Dhodi, primary school teacher of by the Government of India. the Union Territory, was selected for National Award
Teachers Training 9.4.8 A Teachers' Training Workshop was organised in collaboration with the Department of Forests and Centre for Environmental Education, Ahmedabad during December 1989 in which 40 primary school teachers were given orientation.
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Science Seminar 9.4.9 The Eighth LIT level Science Seminar was held in August 1989 in which 30 participants from UT administration schools took part and they were awarded certificates and prizes.
Reservation of Seats for Higher Education 9.4.10 The Government of India allotted the reserved seats for various courses like Medical, Engineering, and other technical courses for students belonging to the Union Territory. The courses in which seats were allotted during 1989-96 included M.B.B.S., Diploma in Agriculture, Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. Diploma in Pharmacy, BDS, etc.
Libraries 9.4.11 The Union Territory Administration has set up 10 libraries where adequate books in Gujarati, Hindi, English and Malayalayam subjects are provided for the benefit of students. Newspapers and other weekly/fortnightly/monthly magazines were also provided in different languages in all the libraries.
Miscellaneous 9.4.12 During the year, the Union Territory Administration also organised various cultural and other programmes. Essay competitions and debates were organised too. Olympic Day was celebrated in all the schools.
Daman and Diu 9.5.1 There are 80 Government schools covering primary to Higher Secondary level education, 2 aided secondary schools, one unaided Primary School, 2 Navodaya Vidyalayas besides one Government College, one Technical Training Institute and two I.T.I centres functioning in this Union Territory. During the year one Primary School it Bharwad Falia, Patlara was opened under the scheme of Operation Black Board.
Development of Ashram Shalas 9.5.2 As a community based programme, two Ashram Shalas were set up." In these shalas tribal students are- given free lodging and boarding facilities. The intake capacity of each of the two Ashram Shalas is 50. Against these 60 inmates are accommodated at present in each shala.
Vocational Courses 9.5.3 Craft oriented education like typewriting and tailoring has been introduced for the benefit by tribal inmates of both Ashram Shalas and in other schools. The Administration proposes to purchase 35 sewing machines and 20 type-writers for this purpose.
Children insurance 9.5.4 With the advancement of technology in all fields, the chances of accidents for various reasons have also increased in over- crowded cities where traffic hazards are on the increase. The school children who normally travel in large groups in buses, rickshas etc., often become victims and parents of such children have to suffer.
9.5.5 UT Administration proposes to cover insurance of such children by way of reimbursement of hospitalisation expenses to the extent of Rs. 500/- per student per year for which premium of Rs. 1/- p.m. per child is proposed to be paid by the Administration. About 24,000 school going children in the Union Territories are expected to benefit.
Development of the Play Grounds 9.5.6 Presently there are no play ground facilities available in 'the Government Schools. It is, therefore, proposed to develop the available open school spaces in the Government Schools into play grounds- and wherever such open spaces are not available, the open space adjoining the school may have to be acquired- in a phased manner. Five play grounds are proposed to be developed in VIII Plan period.
Adult Education Programme 9.5.7 Adult Literacy Programme has been given priority so as to eradicate and reduce the level of illiteracy, particularly among the illiterate people in the age group of 15-35. Under this programme 60 Adult Education Centres are functioning in the Union Territory and 60 Ran-time Instructors have been appointed at a remuneration of Rs. 100/- p.m. so as to conduct the classes. In addition eight Jana Shikshan Nilayams are also functioning and two more are proposed for 1990-91.
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Incentive Schemes 9.5.8 In order to increase literacy rate amongst the tribal females and retain them in school, cash incentives are distributed to parents of Tribal girl students at the rate of Rs. 25/- and Rs. 30/- p.m.. at primary and middle level respectively subject to a minimum of 75% attendance.
Mobile Library 9.5.9 Government has provided a mobile van fully equipped with library books which keeps moving to the door steps of tribal population.
Delhi 9.6.1 In the Union Territory of Delhi, no child has to travel more than one km. from the door-step unless he/she wants a school of choice. In Delhi, schools are run by Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Committee, Cantonment Board, Directorate of Education and the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanghathan. Furnished below are details of various categories of schools.
Govt. Aided Unaided NDMC MCD Kend Total
schools schools schools schools schools riya
Vidyala-
(Delhi Administration) yas
Primary - - - 51 1626 - 1677
schools
Upper 218 32 169 10 - - 429
Primary
Schools
Secondary 165 36 85 8 - - 294
Schools
Higher 479 138 113 4 - 30 764
Secondary
Schools
Total 862 206 367 73 1626 30 3164
9.6.2 During the year 1989-90, Delhi Administration opened 14 new middle schools, 24 middle schools were upgraded to the secondary level, 34 secondary schools were upgraded to the senior secondary level and 5 secondary and 6 senior secondary schools were bifurcated under the programme of additional schooling facilities.
Free Transport Facilities to the Girl Students 9.6.3 More than 4000 girl students residing in rural areas of Delhi and studying in Govt. Girls Schools of the Delhi Administration are provided free transport to schools and back home daily on all working days. A budget of Rs. 9 lakhs has been provided for this purpose.
Patrachar Vidyalaya 9.6.4 Delhi Administration also runs a Patrachar Vidyalaya which arranges for the education of the students and guides them for appearing in Senior School Examination and Senior Secondary School Examination. Patrachar Vidyalaya is catering to the educational needs of about 23,500 students.
Adult Education 9.6.5 The Delhi Administration is running 12 Adult Education Evening Schools for the benefit of those who could not complete their regular education due to domestic and economic reasons. At present, more than 6,000 students are getting education in these schools.