Annual Report 1998-99 (West Bengal)

Abstract

This is the 3rd Annual Report of the School Education Department of the Government of West Bengal since its inception. There has been considerable qualitative and quantitative improvement in School Education Sector in this State. The School Education Department of this State has set a target of achieving Universalisation of Primary Education (UPE) by the year 2001-02. To cover all, out of school children within the age group of 5-9, we are setting up additional Primary Schools in the different areas of this State. Simultaneously, we are increasing the infrastructural facilities of the existing 51,000 Primary Schools. During last 3 years, we have sanctioned 2,500 new Primary S:hools with 3 teachers. Simultaneously, we have created additional posts of 5,900 primary teachers to cater to the need of existing schools. Further to cover isolated areas vis-a-vis uncovered areas, Panchayet and Rural Developnent Department of this State is setting up Shishu Siksha Kendra (CEC), an alternative form of Primary Schools. School Education Department is providing essential academic support by providing free Nationalised Text Boots. Under District Primary Education Programme, a holistic approach has been taken for all out development of Primary Education in 10 districts which includes improvement of quality and reducing the drop-out rates.