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33.1 The National Policy on Education 1986 (NPE) has envisaged that the implementation of the Policy will be a cooperative effort between the Centre and the States and UT Administrations. It also envisages participation of voluntary agencies, involvement of the community and the teachers in the implementation process. Soon after the National Policy was approved by the Parliament, Chief Ministers of all States, Lt. Governors/Administrators of Union Territories were requested in Prime Minister's letter dated 30th July, 1986 for ensuring review and monitoring of the implementation of the NPE. The State Governments, UT Administrations were also requested to set up Cabinet and High Level Officials Committees to coordinate and monitor the implementa- tion of the NPE. From the reports received so far 22 States have already set up Cabinet Sub-Committees under the Chairmanship of the Chief Minister or Education Minister. High Level Official Committees have been set up practically in almost all the States/UT Administra- tions under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary. Meetings of the Cabinet Committees and High Level Officials Committees have been convened in most of the States and representatives of Government of India have been deputed to attend these meetings.

33.2 Representatives of State Governments/UT Administrations were consulted in regard to schemes being formulated in key areas like elementary education including Operation Black board and Non- Formal Education, Teacher Education, vocationalisation of Education, science and environment Education etc. Detailed guidelines in respect of the above schemes were communicated to the State Governments who were requested to prepare projects for central assistance. State Level Empowered Committees were set up under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary/Education Secretary in each States/UT Administrations to consider the schemes/ projects formulated and approve the same for financial assistance. On the recommendations of the State Level Empowered Committees, sanctions of funds were communicated to 23 States and 5 Union Territories under the Scheme of Operation Black- board and 12 States and 3 Union Territories under the Scheme of Non- Formal Education. Under the Scheme of teacher Education assistance is expected to be released to 14 States within this financial year.

33.3 Statewise position of the progress of implementation is given below:

ANDHRA PRADESH

1.1 An amount of Rs. 621.62 lakhs have been sanctioned by the Govern- ment of India for implementation of the scheme: Operation Blackboard.

1.2 25,053 Non-formal Education centres are being run covering 6.14 lakh children.The project approach in organising NFE programmes is being adopted for future and training programmes to train the instruc- tors and supervisors are being organised.

1.3 Nine existing Teacher Training Institutes have been upgraded as DIET.

1.4 Under the Programme of Mass Orientation of School Teachers, 26,640 teachers in 86-87 and 23,464 teachers in 87-88 have been oriented.

1.5 The curriculum for school subjects have been revised. As part of Curriculum revision, a review of textual materials has been taken up. The syllabus in Mathematics and Sciences for Classes II to X has been revised and modernised. Courses have been restructured in 12 disciplines.

1.6 Similarly, the syllabus of three languages has been revised. According to this revision, English is being introduced from Class VI onwards from 1987-88 and Hindi from Class VIII onwards.

1.7 4 Navodaya Vidyalayas have been opened during the year 1986-87. Sanction for the establishment of 8 Navodaya Vidyalayas during 1987-88 has also been accorded.

1.8 At present Vocational courses are offered in 345 schools (15 schools in each district) in all the 23 districts of the State. 5 new vocational courses have been started in 1987-88. 2 new vocational courses have already been identified for introduction in the year 1988-89. The Government has made it compulsory for all new junior colleges to have a minimum of one vocational course. A vocational teacher training institute is also proposed to be started.

1.9 It is proposed to enrol 24.2 lakhs illiterate adults by the end of 1987-88; 4 endowed and 4 under endowed districts have also been iden- tified as proposed by the Government of India.

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

2.1 For implementation of Operation Blackboard, the State Government's proposals have been cleared by SLEC and an amount of Rs. 63.17 lakhs have been sanctioned by the Government of India 762 schools which need minimum two class rooms and toilet for girls and boys have been identified. In 1986-87, 200 additional teachers were appointed in the single teacher schools. During the current year, 74 schools are being provided lady teachers. Villege Education Committees are being ormed in all the Villages to run and manage the schools smoothly Local Community has also been involved to share the burden of the State.

2.2 72 Non-formal Education Centres have been opened for the children who cannot attend the schools. To augment enrolment and improve retention of students in schools, specially girls. free hostel facili- ties, free uniforms from Class I to VIII and mid-day meal have been introduced.

2.3 One existing Teacher Training Institute has been upgraded as DIET.

2.4 Under the Programme of Mass Orientation of school Teachers, 560 teachers in 86-87 and 500 teachers in 87-88 have been oriented.

2.5 One Navodaya Vidyalaya was established at Hunli in Dibang Valley District in 1986-87. This year 4 more Navodaya Vidyalayas would be established at Seppa, Daporijo, Tezu and Tissa. Two more Navodaya Vidyalayas are proposed to be started in 1988-89.

2.6 Vocational courses have been introduced in 4 higher secondary schools at +2 stage. Several vocational courses have been identified for introduction in 11 Higher Secondary Schools.

2.7 The newly established university in Arunachal Pradesh has taken steps to restructure its programs in accordance with the National Policy on Education.

2.8 1362 Adult Education centres are functioning and NSS volunteers are also being involved in removing illitercy.

ASSAM

3.1 An amount of Rs.826.69 lakhs has been sanctioned by the Governent of India for implementation of the scheme: Operation Blackboard. It has been decided to construct 3302 school buildings out of funds made available under the 8th Finance Commission Award. 700 additional teachers have been provided in single teacher schools in 1986-87.

3.2 6508 Instructors under the NFE Programme have been trained. 61,290 students out of 1,70,027 were admitted in higher classes from non- formal education stream. 13,508 non formal eduation centres are func- tioning in the State.

3.3 6 Teachers Training Institutes are proposed to be established in 1988-89.

3.4 Project report has been submitted for formation of 'Institute of Advanced Studies on Education' by upgrading a Post Graduate Training College and setting up of a Teachers Training College.

3.5 Under the Programme of Mass Orientation of School Teachers, 16,000 teachers in 86-87 and 13,900 teachers in 87-88 have been oriented. The State SCERT has already already prepared a new curriculum from Class I to Class IV on the line of the national curriculum frame-work.

3.6 150 additional science teachers have been provided in secondary schools and 100 additional teachers will be provided next year.

3.7 Vocational courses were introduced in 5 Higher Secondary schools and there is a proposal to introduce vocational courses in 10 more Higher Secondary schools in 1988-89.

3.8 Computer Education has been introduced in 35 Higher Secondary Schools.

3.9 Mass Programme of Functional Literacy was launched by involving volunteers from colleges under the Guwahati University. Guidelines have been formulated to establish school complexes at the districts under the supervision of Inspector of schools. A Regional Centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University in the State has been estab- lished. There were 63 Adult Eduction projects under State Adult Education Programme, 20 projects under RFLP. There were 51 post literacy and follow up projects. Training Programmes were organised for District Adult Education Officers.

BIHAR

4.1 The State Governemnt's proposals have been cleared by SLEC and an amount of Rs. 1868.41 lakhs have been sanctioned by the Government of India for the implementation of Operation Blackboard.

4.2 39,900 Non-formal centres are running. Enrolment is 9,97,500. Besides this, SCERT has opened 93 centres with total enrolment of 3,723 under UNICEF assisted programme.

4.3 Under the Programme of Mass Orientation of School Teachers, 36,088 teachers in 86-87 and 37,225 teachers in 87-88 have been oriented.

4.4 The curriculum for Classes I to X has been revised in accordance with the National Policy on Education and draft curriculam of NCERT. Two Ashram Vidyalayas for the SC and sixteen such vidyalayas for the ST have been established.

4.5 23 Navodaya Vidyalayas have been established in the State. Pro- posals have been sent for establishment of 16 more Navodaya Vidya- layas.

4.6 43 Institutions were selected for vocationalisation of education at the +2 stage in 1986. This year 40 more institutions have been se- lected. The choice of the vocational courses has already been made with reference to each school taking note of training facilities and local needs. Curriculum for each course has been finalised in consul- tation with NCERT.

4.7 An ordinance has been promulgated for the establishment of an Open University at Nalanda. The Inter-University Board is being upgraded to State Council of Higher Education.

4.8 32,500 NSS and Non-NSS students belonging to all tire 10 Universi- ties of the State have been involved in the Mass Programme for Func- tional Literacy (MPFL). 42,900 Adult Education Centres are functioning in the State.

4.9 State Advisory Board of Education (SABE) on the pattern of CABE is in advanced stage of formation.

GOA

5.1 The State Governemnt's proposals have been cleared by SLEC and an amount of Rs. 12.03 lakhs has been sanctioned by the Government of India for implementation of the scheme: Operation Blackboard.

5.2 Action has been initiated to establish DIET at Bicholim.

5.3 Under the Programme of Mass Orientation of School Teachers, 939 teachers in 86-87 and 1,138 teachers in 87-88 have been oriented.

5.4 Government has enacted a comprehensive Education Act and the Rules are being framed. Norms of performance have been worked out.

5.5 Curricula have been revised for Standards I to IV.

5.6 A report on vocationalisation of school education has been pre- pared. A task force for vocationalisation has been set up and sylla- bus for certain subjects have already been prepared.

5.7 The Second Navodaya Vidyalaya has been approved for being set up.

5.8 A Directorate of Technical Education has been set up and the course syllabi in engineering and other technical institutions is under revision.

5.9 70 college students were involved in MPFL on voluntary basis.

GUJARAT

6.1 A special Committee was appointed to report on the issues covered in the Programme of Action. The report has since been received.

6.2 For implementation of Operation Blackboard , project report in respect of 42 blocks has been approved by the Government of India and amount of Rs. 231.84 lakhs has been sanctioned and all schools in these blocks are expected to be equipped according to the norms pre- scribed during the current year.

6.3 A special scheme for attaching pre-primary sections to existing primary schools in selected areas has been approved by the Cabinet Sub-Committee. A Committee has also been set up to coordinate public contributions and also to activise voluntary agencies for the con- struction of class rooms.

6.4 A Tribunal has been set up on 23.1.87 for redressal of grievances of private Primary school teachers.

6.5 A new scheme has been launched for setting up Residential school specially for SC and ST students. 10 such schools have already started functioning from this year.

6.6 A Scheme has been prepared to identify specific primary schools for upgradation so that these schools can operate within their own budget as independent entities.

6.7 Seven District Institutes of Education and Training have been established by upgrading existing Institutions.

6.8 Under the Programme of Mass Orientation of School Teachers, 25,284 teachers in 86-87 and 24,596 teachers in 87-88 have been oriented.

6.9 Steps have been taken to revise the syllabi in accordance with core curriculum of NCERT.

6.10 The Government has appointed a special Commission under the Chairmanship of ex-Chief Jusitce to go into the working of Secondary Education Act. The report of the Commission is under examination and decision on the recommendations be taken soon.

6.11 Navodaya Vidyalayas have started functioning in the State.

6.12 Government has constituted a Committee consisting of 5 members for suggesting innovative ideas in the fields of adult education. The State has established Gujarat State Adult Education

Board under the charimanship of the Education Minister. Steps have been taken to form Village Adult Education Committee in all PA the villages imparting adult education and District Adult Education Committees in all the districts. 25 Taluks have been approved for establishment of full time Adult Education Centres. 90 Jana Shikshana Nilayams have been proposed to be establish under Border Area Development Programme during the current year.

HARYANA

7.1 The fifth All India Educational Survey is also proposed to be completed during the current year. The State Government's proposals have been cleared by SLEC and an amount of Rs. 62.93 lakhs have been sanctioned by the Government of India for implementation of the scheme: Operation Blackboard.

7.2 6036 non-formal education centres are running with an enrolment of around 30 each. 300 more are proposed to be set up during current year.

7.3 Two new District Institutes of Education and Training have been sanctioned.

7.4 Under the programme of Mass Orientation for School Teachers, 9,914 teachers were trained in 1986-87 and 9,960 teachers in 87-88 have been oriented.

7.5 Steps have been taken to restructure the syllabus in Science and Computer Education. Courses for Classes I to V have been modified with the help of NCERT.

7.6 Science equipment was provided to 190 Government Higher Schools. 33 schools have been selected for implementation of Computer Literacy and Studies in school project. 40 posts of junior librarians have been created for Government Senior Secondary Schools.

7.7 6 Navodaya Vidyalayas are functioning in the State and 3 more have already been approved for the next year.

7.8 53 Vocational Educational Institutes are functioning in the State and 20 different vocations are taught. 3788 students are studying in the institutes.

HIMACHAL PRADESH

8.1 To ensure 100 per cent enrolment, intensive enrolment drive is on. Teachers have been assigned specific habitations/villages to persuade parents. There is no single teacher school in the State. 472 school buildings have been constructed under Operation Blackboard scheme during the current year. All the schools in the State are equipped with minimum teaching aids. Government of India has sanctioned Rs. 148.75 lakhs under Operation Blackbaord scheme.

8.2 The Govt. provides scholarships of Rs. 30/- per month and a lump sum grant of Rs. 400/- per annum to the poor SC and ST girls. The Govt. also has a scheme to supply free textbooks, writing material and clothing to children of weaker sections. Free textbooks are supplied to all the children of Scheduled Tribes from Class I to Class X.

8.3 20 Non-Formal Education centres covering 400 students are func- tioning.

8.4 Under the Programme of Mass Orientation of School Teachers, 4,138 teachers in 86-87 and 3,321 teachers in 87-88 have been oriented.

8.5 The State Government has introduced CBSE syllabus and NCERT text- books at the plus two level to enter the national main stream of Education. The State Government has decided to introduce NCERT books as soon as the new edition of these books are available.

8.6 8 Navodaya Vidyalayas are functioning and steps have been taken to start 4 more covering all the districts in the State.

8.7 State Council of Vocational Education with Chief Minister as Chairman has been set up. State has proposed to start vocational courses in the Senior Secondary Schools in each district from 1988-89. District Vocational Education Committees under the Chairmanship of Dy. Commissioner, have been set up to identify the courses & institutions.

8.82,200 Adult Education Centres are functioning. 1,000 NSS and 5,000 Non-NSS students have been involved in the mass programme of functional literacy and the target for 87-88 to 3,000.

JAMMU & KASHMIR

9.1 The State Government on the basis of the Fourth Survey data has already prepared educational atlas, which provides information regard- ing habitations with and without schooling facilities alongwith educa- tional maps of each Tehsil. Block-wise maps have also been prepared. Construction of 2,000 elementary school, building has been taken up under NREP. 1773 additional teachers have been provided for conversion of single teacher schools into double teacher schools.

9.2 Under the Programme of Mass Orientation of School Teachers, 5,992 teachers in 86-87 and 6,489 teachers in 87-88 have been oriented.

9.3 The State Department of Education has been. reorganised recently so that inspection and supervision is strangthened at all levels and existing facilities are consolidated in order to derive maximum bene- fits from the system. It has been decided to confer autonomous status on two institutions of Music and Fine Arts, one located at Srinagar and the other in Jammu. Steps have also been taken to revise recruit- ment rules, remove stagnation and provide incentives to the teaching staff with a view to achieving better results in implementation of the NPE.

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