Annual Administrative Report on The Progress of Education in Orissa For The Year 1979-80

Abstract

From Introduction: There has been alround progress in the development of General Education in the State during the year 1979-80. Under the direct impact of the expansion programmes executed during the year there has been satisfactory growth at all levels of General Education both in the number of Institutions and the size of enrolment as well. There has also been qualitative development in the matter of curricula, examinations, teacher-education, research programmes and supervision of schools. The thrust on Elementary Education and Adult Literacy was considerably intensified during the year 1979-80 with greater emphasis on the development in the Tribal sub-plan area and in the clusters of hamlets having sizeable Scheduled Caste population and other weaker sections. The improvement of service conditions of the teachers hat not been lost sight of in the developmental programmes implemented by the Department. Commensurate with the general expansion programme, efforts were also made to strengthen the administrative organisation. The expansion and improvement accomplished during the year at different stages of education and other developmental measures adopted are detailed in the following Chapters.