Appraisal Report For Kerala (Trivandarum, Idukki & Palakkad) January 15 - January 28, 1997

Abstract

From Introduction: A GOI Mission comprising Sr. Sujita (Bihar Education Project), Dr. S. Hom Chaudhuri (PUC, NEHU), Dr. A. K. Singh (Allahabad University) Dr. Jyotsna Jha (Senior Consultant, TSG) and Mr. Sudipto Mukheijee (Prateek) visited Kerala from 16th January 1997 to 21st January 1997 to appraise the plans of Government of Kerala for expanding the primary education programme to the districts of Trivandrum, Idukki and Palakkad under DPEP-Il. By virtue of being the same team that had visited the state for the pre-appraisal mission the members were already familiar with most issues relating to the sector in the state and the three districts. The mission was also benefitted by the presence of Ms. Sibani Swain, Deputy Secretary, DPEP Bureau. During the visit, the team held detailed discussions with the State Project Director and has team, the Secretary (Education) to the Government of Kerala, the Additional Secretary (Revenue) to the Government of Kerala, local experts and consultants and the planning teams from the three districts.