Draft Five Year Plan 1978-83 Education Sector

Abstract

From Introduction: With the inception of the Fifth Plan the educational system in the State underwent a sea change. The enrolement at the primary level increased by leaps and bounds making it extremely difficult for the Government to cope with the additional requirements of not only teachers but also in building space. Such improvement was perceptible, in other spheres of education as well. A scientific approach towards the problems of education at all levels was followed and every attempt was made to improve the quality of education by adapting a phased programme of training teachers. At the higher level, for the first time a Degree College was established in the State at Gangtok. In order to widen the horizon of the child a beginning was also made on sports and youth welfare activities.