LARGER ROLE FOR VOLUNTARY
 AGENCIES
 

The NPE recognises that Voluntary Agencies or groups of public spirited individuals could provide a useful supportive framework for promoting universalisation of elementary education. After 1986, schemes are in place for enlisting NGOs in elementary education.

Voluntary agencies can contribute significantly to universalise elementary education through a number of measures such as:

implementing non-formal education programmes and alternative school programmes in more people friendly and innovative ways in terms of pedagogy,instructional materials, training, organisation and management.

providing resource support to teachers, schools and continuing education.

training of teachers, local functionaries, Village Education Committee members and others.

establishing linkages between education and other social services such as health, nutrition etc.

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