All India Conference of Secretaries to Government and Directors on National Policy on Education Volume 1: December 19th, 1987, Delhi

Abstract

From Status Position: Government have taken several steps for increasing the enrolment and to reduce dropouts in the age groups of 6-11 and 11-13 (I-VII classes). A total amount of Rs. 1,452.98 lakhs was spent under various schemes during 1985-86 and Rs. 2,446.78 lakhs during 1986-87 under Plan for Elementary Education. Some of the schemes on opening of new Primary Schools in School - less habitations. Strengthening of the existing Single teacher schools by providing second teacher upgrading the Primary Schools to that of Upper Primary Schools.