Administration of Elementary Education in Andhra Pradesh: A Study in Relation to Universalisation of Elementary Education 1979

Abstract

From FOREWORD - During the past three decades, there has been a phenomenal expansion of elementary education, as a result of which schooling facilities have become available at the primary stage (age-group 6-11) in rural areas to 92.8% of the children within a walking distance of 1 km., and to 97.85% within a distance of 2 kms. Middle stage schooling facilities (age-group 11-14) have been provided to 78.83% children within a distance of 3 kms. in rural areas. The enrolment at the primary stage, has increased from 191.5 lakh in 1950-51 to 701.3 lakh in 1977-78, covering 80.8% of children in the age-group 6-11. Similarly, the enrolment at the middle stage (age group 11-14) has gone up from 31.2 lakh in 1950-51 to 174.9 lakh in 1977-78, constituting 38.4% of the total population in the age-group. The expenditure (direct) on elementary education has increased from Rs.44.11 crore in 1950-51 to Rs. 787.38 crore in 1975-76.