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Overview
The core of Human Resource Development is education, which
plays a significant and supportive role in balancing the socio-
economic fabric of the country. For achieving better quality of
life, an all-round development of our children to become good
citizens is required. This can be achieved by building strong
foundations in education. In pursuance of this mission, the
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) works
through two departments:
• Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L)
• Department of Higher Education
While the Department of School Education and Literacy
is responsible for the development of school education in the
country, the Department of Higher Education takes care of
one of the largest higher education systems of the world, just
after the United States and China. MHRD has been working in
collaboration with its organisations such as NCERT, NIEPA,
NIOS, NCTE, etc. Though the scope of MHRD is very broad,
this module focuses on only recent initiatives taken by the
Department of SE & L towards universalising education and
improving its quality.
Learning Objectives
After going through this module, the learner will be able to
• Get awareness about the recent initiatives of the
DoSE&L for school education such as PGI, UDISE+, etc.
for implementation in the schools.
• Understand the objectives and provisions under Samagra
Shiksha for improving quality of school education
• Take initiatives in schools with regard to promoting
reading habits using library books and undertake
activities related to sports, kitchen gardens, Youth
and Eco Clubs, etc., for providing children experiential
learning opportunities and joyful learning.
Introduction
Before 1976, education was the exclusive responsibility of the
states. The Constitutional Amendment of 1976, which included
education in the Concurrent List, was a far-reaching step. The
substantive, financial and administrative implication required
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a new sharing of responsibility between the Union Government
and the states. While the role and responsibility of the states in
education remained largely unchanged, the Union Government
accepted a larger responsibility of reinforcing the national and
integrated character of education, maintaining quality and
standard including those of the teaching profession at all levels,
and the study and monitoring of the educational requirements
of the country. In order to achieve UEE (Universalisation of
Elementary Education) as well as to promote secondary
education, the Government of India had initiated a number
of programs and projects commonly termed as Centrally
Sponsored Scheme (CSS). CSSs are schemes that are
implemented by State/Union Territory (UT) governments but
are largely funded by the Central Government with a defined
State Government share.
The Government adopts an integrated approach in the
implementation of the various centrally sponsored schemes, in
keeping with principles of the National Policies on Education,
to ensure education of equitable quality for all in order to
fully harness the nation’s human resource potential. The
common objectives are: to enhance access along with quality
school education; to promote equity through the inclusion of
disadvantaged groups and weaker sections; and to improve the
quality of education.
Recently MHRD has undertaken various new initiatives
such as Performance Grade Index (PGI), UDISE+, School
Audit (Shagunotsav) and National Achievement Survey (NAS)
to improve the overall quality of School Education covering
administrative/governance issues and academic programmes
for bringing improvement in learning outcomes under Samagra
Shiksha. The success of these initiatives depends on their
effective implementation, coordination at all levels, and strong
linkages between the institutions right from the national level
to the school level.
Samagra Shiksha — Integrated Scheme for
School Education
Ministry of Human Resource Development launched Samagra
Shiksha in 2018-19. It is an overarching programme for the
school education sector extending from pre-school to class
12 with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness
measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and
equitable learning outcomes. It subsumes the three erstwhile
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Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE). This
scheme marks the shift in focus from project objectives to
improving systems level performance and schooling outcomes
incentivising States towards improving quality of education.
The scheme envisages the ‘school’ as a continuum from
pre-school, primary, upper primary, secondary to senior
secondary levels. The vision of the scheme is to ensure
inclusive and equitable quality education from pre-school to
senior secondary stage in accordance with the Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) for Education.
The Goal SDG-4.1 states that “By 2030, ensure that all
boys and girls complete free, equitable and quality primary and
secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning
outcomes.” Further the SDG 4.5 states that “By 2030, eliminate
gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all
levels of Education and vocational training for the vulnerable,
including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and
children in vulnerable situations.”
Let us reflect
How eliminating gender disparities in education will help in
attaining Sustainable Development Goals?
Share any initiative of your school/institution with your colleague,
wherein a Learner with Special Needs has successfully completed
his/her education?
Objectives of the Scheme
• Provision of quality education and enhancing learning
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• Bridging Social and Gender Gaps in School Education;
• Ensuring equity and inclusion at all levels of school
education;
• Ensuring minimum standards in schooling provisions;
• Promoting Vocationalisation of education
• Support States in implementation of Right of Children to
Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009; and
• Strengthening and up-gradation of SCERTs/State Institutes
of Education and DIET as nodal agencies for teacher
training.
Features of the Scheme
• Universalising access to quality school education by
expansion of schooling facilities in the uncovered areas
through up-gradation of schools up-to senior secondary
level.
• Ensuring availability of adequate infrastructure to ensure
that schools conform to the prescribed norms.
• Annual Grant of Rs. 5000 to Rs. 20,000/- per school for
strengthening of libraries.
• Composite schools grant of Rs. 25,000 – Rs. 1 lakh to be
allocated on the basis of school enrolment, out of which at
least 10% is to be spent on Swachhta Action Plan.
• Annual Grant for sports equipments at the cost of Rs. 5000
for Primary Schools, Rs. 10,000 for upper primary schools
and up to Rs. 25,000 for secondary and senior secondary
schools.
• Allocation for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) of Rs.
3,500 per child per annum including a stipend of Rs. 200
per month for CWSN girls to be provided from Classes I to
XII.
• Allocation for uniforms at the rate of Rs. 600 per child per
annum.
• Allocation for textbooks at the rate of Rs. 250/400 per child
per annum.
• Upgradation of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs)
from Classes - 8 to Classes 6-12.
• Strengthening of Teacher Education Institutions like
SCERTs and DIETs to improve the quality of teachers.
• Enhanced use of digital technology in education through
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• Support States and UTs for implementation of provisions
of RTE Act, including reimbursement under Section 12(1)
(c) of the Act.
• Setting up of residential schools and hostels for difficult
areas and for children in difficult circumstances.
• In view of promoting balanced educational development,
preference to Educationally Backward Blocks (EBBs),
LWEs, Special Focus Districts (SFDs), Border areas and the
117 aspirational districts identified by NITI Aayog.
Let us reflect
How will you justify the title ‘Samagra Shiksha’ in the light of its
features?
The main emphasis of the Scheme is on improving quality
of school education by focusing on the two T’s – Teacher and
Technology. The strategy for all interventions under the Scheme
would be to enhance the Learning Outcomes at all levels of
schooling. The scheme proposes to give flexibility to the States
and UTs to plan and prioritise their interventions within the
scheme norms and the overall resource envelope available to
them. Funds are proposed to be allocated based on an objective
criteria based on enrolment of students, committed liabilities,
learning outcomes and various performance indicators.
The Scheme will help to improve the transition rates across
the various levels of school education and aid in promoting
universal access to children to complete school education.
The integration of Teacher Education would facilitate effective
convergence and linkages between different support structures
in school education through interventions such as a unified
training calendar, innovations in pedagogy, mentoring and
monitoring, etc. This single Scheme will enable the SCERT to
become the nodal agency for conduct and monitoring of all
in-service training programmes to make it need-focused and
dynamic. It would also enable reaping the benefits of technology
and widening the access of good quality education across all
States and UTs and across all sections of the Society.
Implementation of the Scheme
The Scheme is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme
by the department through a single State Implementation
Society (SIS) at the State/UT level. At the National level, there
is a Governing Council headed by Minister of Human Resource
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the Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy.
The Governing Council is empowered to modify financial and
programmatic norms and approve the detailed guidelines for
implementation within the overall Framework of the scheme.
Such modifications will include innovations and interventions
to improve the quality of school education. The Department is
assisted by a Technical Support Group (TSG) at Educational
Consultants of India Limited (Ed.CIL) to provide technical
support in functional areas pertaining to access, equity and
quality of education by merging the TSGs of the erstwhile
Schemes of SSA, RMSA and TE. States are expected to bring
a single Plan for the entire school education sector. The fund
sharing pattern for the scheme between Centre and States is at
present in the ratio of 90:10 for the 8 North-Eastern States viz.
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,
Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura and three Himalayan States viz.
Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and
60:40 for all other States and Union Territories with Legislature.
It is 100% centrally sponsored for Union Territories without
Legislature. This is in accordance with the recommendations
of the Sub-Group of Chief Ministers on Rationalisation of
Centrally Sponsored Schemes received in October, 2015.
Components of the Scheme
Pre-school Education
The Framework for Implementation of Samagra Shiksha
recognises the need and importance of pre-school education
as pointed out in multiple research studies. Quality pre-school
education not only increases the progress and achievement of
children in schools, it also lays the foundation for future growth,
learning and development, and develops positive attitudes
and the desire to learn. Therefore, it becomes imperative to
provide quality pre-school experiences to children. Under
Samagra Shiksha, the preschool program is recognised as a
critical component of the existing Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat
programme that focuses on foundational learning of early
language and literacy and early numeracy in early grades of
primary school, thereby recognising the continuum from pre-
school to early grades (classes 1 to 3) of school.
Samagra Shiksha will support the efforts of State
Government in providing Pre-school education in schools. For
this, support for co-location of Anganwadis in Primary Schools
wherever feasible and curriculum development in convergence
with Ministry/Department of Women and Child Development
Why pre-school
education is becoming
very important for
improving overall
quality of school
education? What
are the challenges
of implementing
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will be provided. Preschool program will be up to 2 years’
duration that is for children of the age group 4-6 years. As per
UDISE 2015-16, there are 41.3 per cent of government primary
schools that have a co-located Anganwadi Centre. In case of co-
located Anganwadis where the children in the age group of 3-6
years are accommodated, the children of 4-6 years age group
will be considered as pre-school children. As per UDISE 2016-
17, out of 12.36 lakh schools with primary sections, 2.94 lakh
schools, accounting for 24%, have pre-primary sections. 1.36
crore children are enrolled in pre-primary sections (both the
sections) of which only 0.36 crore are in Government schools.
Wherever the State Government is desirous of providing pre-
school education in the formal primary school, the scheme will
provide support.
The scheme lays down guidelines for safe and secure
infrastructure including sanitation facilities; development
of appropriate curriculum, learning activities, pedagogical
practices and assessment; professional development of teachers
and community participation and engagement. The scheme
lays emphasis on ensuring coordination and convergence with
Ministry of Women and Child Development for curriculum
development, capacity building of Anganwadi workers,
mentoring and support by school teachers and headmasters,
augmenting learning materials. An amount of up to Rs. 3 lakh
per school is provided to States and UTs for strengthening the
pre-schools.
Inculcating Reading Habits among Students:
Library Grant under Samagra Shiksha (Padhe Bharat
Badhe Bharat)
In order to complement the activities under Padhe Bharat
Badhe Bharat and inculcate the reading habits among
students of all ages, strengthening of school libraries is being
undertaken including provision of books by providing library
grant for government schools, under the newly launched
centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha from 2018-19.
Findings of National Achievement Survey 2017 have revealed
that reading books improve achievement of children. For the
first time the provision for separate annual library grant has
been made covering schools from primary to senior secondary.
Library Grant of Rs.5,000 to Rs.20,000 has been provisioned
from Primary to Senior Secondary Schools as detailed below:
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2. Up to Rs. 13,000/- for composite elementary schools
(Classes I to VIII)
3. Up to Rs. 10,000/- for secondary schools (Classes 9 and 10)
4. Up to Rs. 15,000/- for Classes 6 to 12
5. Up to Rs. 15,000/- for composite secondary schools (Classes
1 to 10)
6. Up to Rs. 15,000/- for composite secondary schools (Classes
9 to 12)
7. Up to Rs. 10,000/- for senior secondary schools only
(Classes 11 and 12)
8. Up to Rs. 20,000/- for composite senior secondary school
(Classes 1 to 12)
9. These grants will be available on an annual basis.
The library resources have been utilised for facilitating the
process of reading with comprehension in the light of Padhe
Bharat Badhe Bharat (PBBB). Process of reading from early
grade to higher secondary levels, requires continuous practice,
development and refinement for which library is required to be
updated with addition of books, journals, magazines, and other
reading material from time to time.
Activity
Ask each individual
to make
• a list of books,
he/she has read in
last five years.
• a list of books
he/she thinks
children would like
to read.
Paste this list on chart
papers on the walls
and ask everybody
to take a round and
collect titles of books
for children for their
school libraries.
Sports Grant under Samagra Shiksha (Khele India
Khile India)
Sports in schools have immense benefits for both children and
for educational systems. Sports help in the development of
aspects such as physical, affective, social, and cognitive. Sports
also contribute immensely in sharpening social skills, social
behaviours, lifestyle, self-esteem, and pro-school attitudes.
A sport has numerous benefits. Physical activities and
exercises under sports contribute towards the integrated
development of mind and body, develop an understanding of
the role of aerobic and anaerobic physical exercises for health
and enhance self-confidence.
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(such as tolerance and respect for others), and to adjust to
team/collective objectives (such as cooperation and cohesion).
It also makes one emotionally and mentally strong.
In view of holistic development of children giving them
opportunities for participating in games and sports, under
the Samagra Shiksha for the first time provision of grant for
sports equipment has been made. Every government school
will receive sports grant of Rs. 5000 for Primary Schools, Rs.
10,000 for upper primary schools and up to Rs. 25,000 for
secondary and senior secondary schools for meeting expenses
on procuring sports equipment for indoor and outdoor games.
Composite School Grant
The Scheme provides annual recurring school grant for all
Government Schools for the replacement of non-functional
school equipment and for incurring other recurring costs
such as consumables for play materials, sports equipment,
laboratories, electricity charges, internet, water, teaching aids
etc. The amount of annual composite school grant varies from
Rs. 25,000 to Rs.1, 00,000 per annum depending upon the
number of students in the school as detailed in the table below:
Number of students
in school
School Grant
≤ 100 Rs. 25,000/- (including at least Rs. 2,500 for Swachhta action plan)
> 100 to ≤ 250 Rs. 50,000/- (including at least Rs. 5,000 for Swachhta action plan)
> 250 to ≤ 1000 Rs. 75,000/- (including at least Rs. 7,500 for Swachhta action plan)
> 1000 Rs. 1,00,000/- (including at least Rs. 10,000 for Swachhta action plan)
Promoting Inclusive Education
Inclusive education for Children with Special Needs (CWSN)
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RTE and RMSA schemes. From the year 2018-19, Samagra
Shiksha lays emphasis on improving quality of education for
all students, including CWSN. Thus, this intervention is an
essential component under Samagra Shiksha. The component
provides support for various student oriented activities which
include identification and assessment of CWSN, provision
of aids, appliances, corrective surgeries, Braille books, large
print books and uniforms, therapeutic services, development
of teaching-learning material (TLM), assistive devices and
equipment, environment building and orientation program to
create positive attitude and awareness about nature and needs
of CWSN, purchase/development of instructional materials,
in-service training of special educators and general teachers
on curriculum adaptation, stipend for girls with special needs
etc. The component also emphasises the implementation of the
Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, for
children with special needs (within the age group of 6-14 years).
Presently, Samagra Shiksha aims to cover all children with
special needs (CWSN) in a continuum from classes I to XII.
Stipend of Rs. 200 per month for CWSN girls will be provided
from Classes I to XII through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Earlier it was only for Classes IX to XII. Allocation for Children
with Special Needs (CWSN) has been increased from Rs.
3000 to Rs. 3500 per child per annum. In addition separate
resource support (financial assistance towards salary of special
educator resource persons) is also made available in order to
appropriately address the needs of CWSN within the school.
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)
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Shiksha. Consequently, to encourage the participation of girls
in education, the existing Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas
(KGBVs) at upper primary level and girls’ hostels at secondary
level have been extended/converged to provide residential and
schooling facilities upto Class-XII under the Scheme.
The Scheme provides for access and quality education to
girls from disadvantaged groups of girls in the age group of
10-18 years aspiring to study in classes VI to XII; belonging to
SC, ST, OBC, minority communities and BPL families to ensure
smooth transition of girls from elementary to secondary and up
to class XII wherever possible.
TheschemeofSamagraShikshahasprovisionforupgradation
of existing KGBVs at upper primary level up to Class-XII. This
would provide the facility of at-least one residential school
for girls from Classes VI-XII in every educationally backward
block which does not have residential schools under any other
scheme.
The girls in the age group 10-18 aspiring to study in Classes
VI to XII and belonging to SC, ST, OBC, minority communities
and BPL families form the target group of the scheme. In
addition to non-recurring grants for building, the Samagra
Shiksha provides for recurring grants as below to account for
all expenses including manpower cost—
1. For KGBVs for Classes VI to VIII - upto Rs. 60 lakh per
annum
2. For KGBVs for Classes VI to X - upto Rs. 80 lakh per annum
3. For KGBVs for Classes VI to XII - upto Rs.1 crore per annum
4. For Stand-alone Girls’ Hostels for Classes IX to XII - upto
Rs. 25 lakh per annum
Presently, out of the total 5970 sanctioned KGBVs up to
2018-19, 4841 KGBVs are functional and 5.91 lakh girls are
presently enrolled in the KGBVs. 35 new KGBVs
have been sanctioned during the year 2018-19
and 1232 KGBVs have been upgraded from
Class VIII to X/XII during the year 2018-19.
Self Defense Training (RAKSHA)
Gender-based violence is a serious problem
threatening the growth, development, education
and health of adolescent girls in the country.
According to the Crime in India Report by
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crimes during the last few years. Unfortunately, the data about
the ones that go unreported, is not available.
Keeping in view, the rising number of crimes against girls
in the country, it is important to provide self-defence training
to them in the schools to ensure their safety and security. Self-
defence training is a life skill that helps girls to be more aware
of their surroundings and be prepared for the unexpected at
any time. Through the self-defense training, the girls are taught
to become psychologically, intellectually and physically strong
enough to protect themselves in times of distress. Self-defense
training techniques instills self confidence amongst girls and
helps to promote girl’s education particularly their transition to
secondary and higher-secondary level and to reduce the drop-
out rate in schools.
Through self-defense techniques, the girls are taught to
increase their core strength. In dire situations, one is not
required to have martial art training to save oneself instead a
strategic nudge, a sharp flick, a kick or a punch are enough
to deter the attacker. The girls are trained to use every day
articles such as, key chain, dupatta, stole, mufflers, bags, pen/
pencil, notebook, etc. as weapons of opportunity/improvised
self-defense weapons to their advantage.
Under Samagra Shiksha, self-defense training is provided
for three months per government schools having girls’
enrollment at Rs. 3000/- per month. The training is meant for
girls’ student from class VI to XII. The training is also given to
girls residing in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidhalaya (KGBVs).
The States and UTs may also look for convergence for availing
funding for self-defence training under the Nirbhaya Fund
under Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government
of India, Police Department, Home Guards, NCC, or with other
state government schemes.
School Safety
Children have right to live with dignity and have access to
education in an environment that is safe, protective and
conducive to growth and development. School safety and
security has to be seen from a broader perspective and not
confined merely to infrastructural and physical safety. The
issue of school safety has become more complex moving
beyond corporal punishment to bullying, physical violence,
sexual psychological and emotional violence, even leading to
death in extreme cases. In the recent past, there have been
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easy access to internet and videos showing violence, crime,
pornography and substance abuse. There is also rise in easy
availability of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. At the same time
children are also facing tremendous exam stress and pressure
from parents, teachers and peers leading to frustration and
aggression or depression and in some cases suicide. The
outlook of school management, Principal, teachers and staff
in the school tends to be indifferent in general. This is a
key cause of worry, demanding a school safety and security
framework and plan of action. A comprehensive guideline with
accountability framework is being developed in consultation
with various stakeholders including school managements,
teachers, students, parents and counselors for making schools
safe and secure.
Jaago Badlo Bolo
The State Education Department of Telangana has conducted
the year-long campaign of ‘jaago badlo bolo’ against child sexual
abuse in collaboration with the Police Department on the POCSO
Act. Under this, training of Headmasters and teachers has been
conducted.
While in an ideal situation, counsellors could be provided
in every school, however as this is not possible at present due
to dearth of trained counsellors in the country, teachers can
be sensitised to function as a first step counsellor within the
school. They can be oriented to identify any disturbing sign or
behavior on the part of their students and engage with them.
Under this integrated teacher training program, teachers are
being given orientation on counselling, provisions of POCSO
Act, JJ Act, School Safety guidelines, helpline and emergency
numbers, drop-box for complaints etc. An amount of Rs. 1000
per teacher is being provided to all schools for classes I to XII
for this purpose. Also, every school is to display a board on
safety with helpline/emergency numbers and contact persons,
for which Rs. 500 per school has been provided.
Rangotsav
It is an initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development
(MHRD) designed to cultivate awareness of cultural diversity
among the young learners of the nation. The program had
collection of cultural activities/events under it and schools
all over the country participated in it while organizing it
enthusiastically so that each and every child gets to experience
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fortnight was conducted from 7th to 21st December, 2018 with
an idea to prepare a non-judgmental platform for students,
teachers and all other stake holders to encourage their
participation. The main objectives of Rangotsav were—
• Transform the school environment into a vibrant and a
joyful place of learning through various activities of art and
culture and to provide a suitable platform to celebrate the
artistic talent and creativity of every member of the school
community, including students, teachers and other staff
members.
• Showcase and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of India
with all its diversity and provide age appropriate exposure
to all children thus enabling them to understand and
appreciate the variety of cultures, geographies, languages,
food, and customs of the country.
• Promote spirit of national integration through well-planned
activities to achieve the goals of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
• Regular practice of integrating arts (even after Rangotsav)
in the day-to-day school routine, throughout the session to
promote joyful learning environment in the schools.
• The response to Rangotsav was immense and purely
welcoming. Schools across the country took efforts to open
up the cultural gates for students as well as teachers, which
resulted in celebration of artistic talent nationwide.
• Apart from activities at school level like Bhasha Sangam
and others, there were number of regional, state, zonal
and national level events conducted as part of Rangotsav,
such as National Children Assembly and Integration Camp,
national level folk dance, national level role play, Kala Utsav,
Sangeet Kala Sangam and Inter School Band Competition.
School based Assessment (Annual Achievement Survey)
In order to objectively assess the learning outcomes, this
department has already initiated the process of conducting
the National Achievement Survey (NAS), which is an external
evaluation, at regular intervals. The process has been
developed after detailed and nuanced interactions with all
the stakeholders. The results of the NAS held in 2017-18 are
already available in the public domain.
Further, based on the evidence gathered from the survey of
2.2 million students during the NAS conducted in 2017, and
the subsequent targeted interventions by NCERT in a pilot
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(SBA) in 2019 to assess the Learning Outcomes of all the
children at the Elementary level, which would be a qualitative
and non-threatening evaluation process of the students by the
respective schools.
These quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques,
in tandem with the external evaluation, are crucial to ensure
that the desired learning outcomes are reached. Both these
evaluations are therefore essential and form a logical continuum.
Constitution of Youth Club and Eco Club
Youth clubs in schools are an instrument to develop life skills,
build self-esteem, develop self-confidence and resilience and
counter negative emotions of stress, shame and fear.
Eco clubs in schools will empower students to participate
and take up meaningful environmental activities and projects.
It is a forum through which students can reach out to influence,
engage their parents and neighborhood communities to promote
sound environmental behavior. It will empower students
to explore environmental concepts and actions beyond the
confines of a syllabus or curriculum.
In view of the above, all schools will constitute Youth and
Eco clubs for students where they can participate in activities
such as debates, music, arts, sports, reading, physical
activities after school hours and during vacation. These would
help in utilising the ideal school infrastructure particularly
playing fields, sports equipment and libraries which will help
the students to develop hobbies, skills and interests they might
not otherwise be able to explore.
For Youth and Eco club, the financial provision of Rs.
15,000/- per school per year is being provided at the elementary
level while a provision of Rs. 25,000/- per school per year is
being provided at the secondary level.
Transport and Escort Facility
The scheme provides children’s access to elementary schools
through Transport and Escort facility to children in Classes
I-VIII and for Children with Special Needs (CWSN). Children
in remote habitations with sparse populations or in urban
areas where availability of land is a problem or children
belonging to extremely deprived groups or CWSN may not find
access to schools. Such children have been provided support
for transportation or escort facilities to children in sparsely
populated, hilly/densely forested/desert terrains, as well as
urban areas where non-availability of land makes it unviable
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Addressing needs of children living in very small hamlets (in
remote, desert/ tribal areas) where opening of schools is not
viable and ensuring access by providing free transportation to
and from school and or through residential facility to ensure
access for such children.
Transport facility to children in classes I-VIII from sparsely
populated areas and urban areas where schools is not available
or Urban Deprived Children has been provided. The financial
provision of Rs. 3,000/ per child per annum under the erstwhile
SSA has been enhanced to an average cost of Rs. 6,000/ per
child per annum based on actual cost to be incurred as per
the distance, the terrain and the type of transport facility to
be provided.
Free Uniforms and Textbooks
Allocation for two sets of uniforms for all girls and children
belonging to SC/ST/BPL families’ in Government schools up to
class VIII has been enhanced from Rs. 400 to Rs. 600 per child
per annum under Samagra Shiksha. The purpose of school
uniforms is to inspire a sense of belonging and ownership of
the school for the children using its services.
Appropriate use of text books is a major indicator of
quality education imparted in schools. Therefore, textbook
production reform, including the layout and design, text and
cover paper size and specifications, ink, printing and binding,
etc., have significant implications. Allocation for textbooks to
all children in Government/Local Body and Government Aided
schools including Madrasas desirous of introducing the State
curriculum, has been enhanced from Rs.150 to Rs. 250/- per
child per annum at the primary level and from Rs. 250 to Rs.
400 per child per annum at the upper primary level. Primers/
textbooks developed for tribal languages with bridging materials
to facilitate the transition to the State language of instruction
and English, would be eligible for textbooks for classes I and II
within the ceiling of Rs. 200/- per child.
Strengthening of CRCs — Mobility support to CRCs
The Cluster Resource Centers (CRCs) are the most critical units
for training and on-site support to schools and teachers. The
CRCs need to undertake regular visits and organise monthly
meetings to discuss academic issues and design strategies for
better school performance. Periodic inspection and supervision
of schools to observe the infrastructure and facilities and the
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serve the purpose of continuous professional up gradation of
teachers. In this context, each Cluster Resource Coordinator
should visit the schools and provide onsite academic support
under his/her jurisdiction at least once in two months and
send reports on a common platform to be shared by MHRD.
Reporting by the BRCs
The potential of Block Resource Centers (BRCs) as academic
resource centers is yet to be realised and their role and
functions are to be academically channelized. BRCs/URCs
need to function as resource centres to study the problems and
to design strategies to address the academic issues in schools.
The Block Resource persons (BRP) will be adequately trained
and utilised more effectively. Under the Integrated Teacher
Training Programme all the target groups, namely, teachers,
principals, block and cluster resource persons, etc., will be
brought on the same platform and oriented on similar content
focusing on their specific roles and responsibility. There will be
regular visits by the BRPs to schools for continuous monitoring,
follow-ups and to ensure that learning from trainings are
translated in classroom transactions. The reporting will be done
through the mobile app which will be compiled at a central
server where the software will generate discrepancy reports
which will then be followed up for necessary action.
School Management Committee (SMC) Training
Training of SMC members is required to be conducted by the
Cluster Resource Coordinator (CRC). Four Quarterly meetings
of SMC would be held in a year on dates to be notified by the
State government for all the schools. Support for holding the
meetings and uploading quarterly reports on a mobile app
on the meeting held as well as on the status/activities of the
schools will be provided.
Financial provision of up to Rs. 3,000 per school per annum
for Government schools is being provided at both the elementary
and secondary level, subject to a specific plan.
Display of logo of Samagra Shiksha
A logo is the symbol of the vision and sprit of the Scheme.
A logo also helps in fostering the spirit and building a bond
between the school, the student and the community at large.
Earlier, SSA logo was painted on school walls which was very
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Thus, it becomes important for all schools to display the
logo prominently on the premises. All schools will be required
to display the logo of Samagra Shiksha along with facilities
under the scheme such as free text books, free uniforms, etc.,
at prominent place through wall paintings or display board.
The design of the logo will be shared by MHRD.
Credible Data, Accountability, and Awards
UDISE+
The Unified District Information on School Education (UDISE)
collects data on all schools in the country. From 2018-19, it
has been decided to update the UDISE and introduce new
features. The UDISE+ (i.e., UDISE Plus) application will be
online and will gradually move towards collecting real-time
data. UDISE+ application, in addition to data collection, will
have the following features—
1. A dashboard with data analytics and data visualisation
will be developed. It will include time series data to study
the trend over years and monitor growth. Progress in key
performance indicators will be tracked.
2. The system will be linked to GIS mapping and school report
cards will be generated.
3. To ensure data quality, a separate module for third party
verification will be developed including a mobile app.
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Performance Grading Index (PGI)
The PGI is for the purpose of grading States and UTs on their
performance across 70 indicators on school education.
1. The Index will grade States and UTS thus allowing for more
than one State/UT to occupy the same grade, and therefore
all 36 States and UTS to ultimately reach the highest level.
The PGI has been conceptualised as a tool to encourage
States and UTS to adopt certain practices like online
recruitment and transfer of teachers, electronic attendance
of Students and Teachers, etc.
2. The PGI has seventy (70) indicators divided into two
categories—Outcomes and Governance processes. The first
category is divided into four domains which are - learning
outcomes, access outcomes, infrastructure and facilities and
equity outcomes. The second category is about Governance
processes which covers attendance, teacher adequacy,
administrative adequacy, training, accountability and
transparency.
3. The total marking under PGI is 1000 points. Each indicator
has been given either 20 or 10 points.
Shagun Portal
On 18th January 2017, the Honourable Minister for Human
Resource Development launched the Shagun portal – www.
seshagun.nic.in. It has two modules – (1) Repository of
innovation and (2) Online monitoring.
Digital Repository
The digital Repository has been designed to change the narrative
on school education by showcasing the multitude of innovative
and successful models being implemented by all States and UTs
in diverse circumstances. It enables these successful initiatives
to be replicated and taken to scale.
This repository of good practices focuses on positive stories
and developments that are driving performance improvements
in school education. These innovative practices are documented
in the form of case studies, videos, testimonials and images.
This digital platform is for public, media, stakeholders,
influencers and global academia to witness the innovative ideas
and success stories being registered in the field of elementary
education. Innovations that have benefited State Governments,
public schools, teachers and students are documented and
disseminated through this repository. In the Shagun Repository,
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In the year 2018-19, the
department decided to expand
the repository by covering all the
schemes of the department and
activities of various autonomous
bodies such as NCERT, NIEPA,
CBSE, NCTE, NIOS, KVS, NVS
and National Bal Bhawan (NBB).
Monitoring
The online monitoring module
of Shagun measures state-level
performanceandprogressagainst
key educational indicators which
enables DSEL and education
departments of State and UTs to
conduct real-time assessments.
The main functions are fund
utilisation tracking, performance
measurement on key educational
indicators, online planning and
goal setting, physical targets,
and outcomes monitoring.
The portal offers data
analytics and generates graphics
which represent the progress
of States and UTs against key
identified parameters such as
exact number of out of school children mainstreamed, the
increase or decrease in enrolment in government schools vis-
à-vis private schools, expenditure on increasing the learning
outcomes, and teachers’ salaries.
Shagunotsav
In a major initiative, all Government schools throughout the
country will be visited and checked during August-September,
2019. This is a Census based audit to be carried out in
September, 2019 of all 11.85 lakh government and government
aided schools in all States and UTs including nearly 7 lakh
standalone primary schools. Data on various school based
parameters is presently collected through the tools of Unified
District Information System for Education (UDISE), SHAGUN,
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level. However, the same is not corroborated through field
visits. Feedback received from Central Prabhari Officers of
aspirational districts has shown that many schools are not
visited at all or the frequency of visit is very less. Therefore, a
need was felt to take up the exercise of school based census
to cover each and every school to ascertain the adequacy of
infrastructure facilities, teachers, students, school management
and community participation.
The parameters for the school census are to be based on
the indicators monitored through UDISE+, PGI and Shagun.
Assessment of Learning Outcome will not be part of this
evaluation as it will be conducted through the next round of
NAS/School Based Assessments. The feedback will help in
facilitating the system to be responsive to school specific needs
and initiate appropriate policy interventions. The guidelines for
the programme have been issued on 25th April, 2019.
Recognising Good Performance
National Awards to Teachers
These Awards were instituted in 1958. From the mid-1960s,
5th September came to be the fixed date for the function on
account of birthday of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, former
President of India. Over the years, the number of awards
increased to 378 awards, but it was felt that the awards were
losing their stature.
The guidelines of the scheme were revised in the year
2018 along the pattern of the changes made in major national
awards. The new scheme is transparent, fair, and rewards
demonstrated excellence and performance.
The features of the new scheme are
1. Online self-nominations from teachers were invited on
www.mhrd.gov.in. The web portal was developed by the
Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) and the entire
software ran smoothly without any glitches or complaints.
2. About 6000 applications were received from teachers from
all over the country clearly indicating that the initiative was
successful.
3. All regular teachers were eligible and no minimum years
of service was required. This enabled meritorious young
teachers to apply.
4. The number of awards was rationalised to 45, thereby
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5. No State, UT or organisation had a quota in the final
selection. This encouraged them to compete for the awards.
6. An independent jury at the national level made the final
selection. The jury reviewed the list of 152 candidates
forwarded by all States, UTs and organisations. Each
nominee made a presentation before the jury, which made
a final assessment and recommended 45 names for the
Teachers Awards.
Honourable Prime Minister interacted with and felicitated
the awardees at his residence on 4th September 2018. He also
tweeted about his interaction with the awardees.
While awardees like Mr. Arvind Jajware from Jharkhand and
Mr. Vikram Adsul from Maharashtra practiced joyful learning
to reduce drop outs and increase enrolment, teachers like Mr.
Rakesh Patel from Gujarat, Mr. Imran Khan from Rajasthan
deployed ICT and child friendly activity based learning to
transform their schools into abodes of learning. Teachers like
Ms. Shaila R.N. from Karnataka mobilised community support
to improve school infrastructure for the benefit of students
while Ms. Karma Chomu Bhutia from Sikkim strived hard for
increasing enrolment.
Honourable Vice President of India gave away the Awards
at Vigyan Bhawan on 5th September 2018. Films on the
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Awarding cleanest schools under Swachh Vidyalaya
Puraskar
The Department of School Education and Literacy instituted
Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar (SVP) in 2016-17 at District, State
and National level as a next step to Swachh Vidyalaya Initiative.
These awards are given to ensure long term sustainability
and behavior change towards cleanliness in schools. Swachh
Vidyalaya Puraskar is an initiative to recognise, inspire and
celebrate excellence in water, sanitation and hygiene practices
in schools. The schools voluntarily applied online through a
website and mobile App for the awards. Swachh Vidyalaya
Puraskar 2017-18 was open to private schools besides
government and government aided schools.
Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2017-18
SVP 2017-18 received overwhelming response from schools.
6,15,152 schools registered online for the Swachh Vidyalaya
Puraskar 2017-18, which is more than double the number of
schools which participated in the previous year. States and UTs
shortlisted 727 schools for consideration of the National level
awards. After cross validation and thorough screening top 52
schools were conferred the National Awards for SVP 2017-18. The
top four States viz. Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Andhra
Pradesh and the best 9 districts viz. Pondicherry, Srikakulam,
Chandigarh, Hisar, Karaikal, Latur, Nellore, South Goa and
Vadodara, were given the certificates of recognition during the
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Methodology for the awards
Selection of schools for the awards is made on the basis of
scores obtained by them in five sub-categories, namely (i) Water,
(ii) Toilet, (iii) Hand washing with Soap, (iv) Operations and
Maintenance, (v) Behavior Change and Capacity Building.
The best schools selected for the National award are given a
cash prize of Rs. 50,000/- as an additional school grant for
sustaining and improving sanitation and hygiene conditions
in the school, along with a Certificate of Recognition. The
best states and top districts which participated in the Swachh
Vidyalaya Puraskar were also recognised.
Best Practices in States and UTs
‘Nali Kali’, Karnataka
Nali Kali is meant for children in multi-grade classrooms were
learning to read, write and unleash their creativity in a joyful
and exciting environment. In 2009-10, Nali Kali was introduced
in all government-run Kannada medium schools of Karnataka,
for classes I and II. Pupils participate actively throughout
learning process; lessens the burden of the teacher; class room
interaction is maximum; no examination trauma/anxiety.
Childs natural instincts such as curiosity, dynamism, and
exploration find a place for channelization. The Nali-Kali method
of classroom transaction not only gives a greater autonomy
to the teacher but also creates the right atmosphere for the
child to learn in a friendly and joyful way. Learning takes
place systematically in groups organized according to age wise
competencies in an interactive manner. When children master
the competency of one group, they move on to another group to
learn the next competency. The teaching takes place through
songs, games, surveys, storytelling, use of educational toys
and improvised teaching-learning materials, all made by the
teachers themselves. When students are grouped and learning
happens in a non-formal mode, they’re likely to remember it
longer. The concept believes in reduced learning loads and
total mastery at the minimum level of learning.
‘Ganitha Kalika Andolana’ (GKA), Karnataka
The State has initiated Ganitha Kalika Andolana (GKA)–a
mathematics learning movement program to improve numeracy
skills and facilitate classroom teaching of Mathematics among
students in Government primary schools. Mathematics is
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programme aimed at bridging learning gaps in mathematics
among children by using an activity based creative approach,
understanding by doing and peer learning rather than rote
application of mathematical concepts. It seeks to encourage
clarity of thought and the ability to address mathematical
problems in day-to-day life. The programme is implemented
by provisioning Math Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs) to
schools, and by providing training and support to teachers
in government primary schools. These TLMs are designed to
facilitate learning of competencies prescribed in the Karnataka
State curriculum. To measure the learning outcomes, assessment
of children is being done using an Android-based application
on a tablet. This initiative supplements governmental efforts in
enhancing the quality of math learning outcomes.
Activity Based Learning (ABL), Tamil Nadu
The ABL has been designed essentially with a focus on
classroom reform which enables individualised, self-learning
in an interesting and interactive manner, and is based on the
model of the NGO Rishi Valley Rural Education Centre, well
known for their experiments with joyful learning programs and
intensive teacher training. The ABL teacher in the classroom
has transformed to a facilitator of learning; does not lecture to
the class or direct the learning of the whole class in a uniform
pattern. In ABL classrooms, the children sit together according to
their learning levels, irrespective of their age-appropriate grade.
The ABL classroom has a wide variety of cards and materials
which enable a structured learning process amongst children
at different levels of competencies. Children learn to make
independent decisions at a young age, from choosing their
activity card for the day, to marking their own attendance.
Sapno ki Udaan Programme: an initiative to educate out
of school children through mobile School (Uttarakhand)
To extend the reach of better quality education under the
preview of Right to Education, the Mobile Schools-Multi
Purpose Vehicles have been used to provide Mobile Schooling
facilities by extending awareness and motivational campaigns
among the masses. These vehicles are being provided with
various learning equipment’s, multimedia system and qualified
Resource Persons to fulfill the objectives of counselling and
awareness. The major aim of this initiative is to identify and
main-stream Out of School children, by conducting special
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in the neighboring schools. This has helped in addressing the
need of floating child population by attracting them towards
schools and simultaneously motivating their parents.
Multilingual Education (MLE), ODISHA
Multilingual education is a structured programme to develop
appropriate cognitive and reasoning skills enabling children to
operate equally in their native, State and national languages,
starting in mother tongue with transition to second (Odia) and
third language (English). In Odisha, children are taught in Odia
language, which is challenging for many of the tribal children
whose mother tongue is not Odia. The context of textbooks is
also unfamiliar to tribal children, leaving them unable to fully
comprehend the classroom teaching and learning activities
which had an adverse effect on retention and learning outcomes.
In Mother Tongue based Multilingual Education (MLE)
programme, the schooling begins in mother tongue and transits
to additional languages gradually. The use of mother tongue
as medium of imparting education in early grades enable
children to develop a strong education foundation through
beginning in the language the learners know best, building
on the knowledge and experience they bring to the classroom,
and enhance confidence and self-esteem. The MLE programme
is operational in various schools of 21 tribal languages in 17
tribal dominated districts.
‘Pragna’: An activity based learning model of Gujarat
The Activity based joyful learning as a concept has been
very rooted in the state because of work done by late Shri
Gijubhai Badheka in Daxinamoorti School of Bhavnagar.
Even the textbooks of primary classes were developed with
the same pedagogy. However, it was observed in Gunotsav
1 (year 2009) that many of the children were lacking in very
basic skills of reading, writing and numeracy even after Class
V. While analysing the problem, it was realised that the state
need the pedagogy which guarantee learning. The state level
pedagogy workshop was organised in which different types of
pedagogy models were discussed and it was decided to have
more strengthened ABL methodology. Accordingly, inspired
from Rushi Velly model (MGML) was adapted. The state had
done modification in the MGML methodology and came up
with ABL-Pragna (Pravrutti dwara Gnan) methodology. The
state level core team was formed and was given exposure to
schools implementing MGML kinds of methodologies in other
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ABL-Pragna methodology in collaboration with UNICEF. The
learning cycle (Introduction-Practice-Evaluation) for each
concept is ensured in the ABL-Pragna methodology.
Details of the initiative
• The content is divided in small activities and there is specific
card for each activity.
• The content is organised in sequential ladder through
which children themselves progress, by completing one by
one activity.
• The children are arranged in four different types of groups.
The child keeps changing the group individually as per his/
her progress.
• Three types of interactions (Teacher- Child, Child-Child,
Child-Material) are ensured.
• The basic steps of learning cycle completion (Introduction
of concept, Practice, Evaluation) are maintained for all
concepts by each child.
• Continuous Evaluation is an inbuilt part of the Pragna as
each child is assessed throughout the ladder.
Impact
Children’s scholastic achievement has been improved. Three
major studies conducted have revealed that students of Pragna
schools performed better than non-Pragna schools. The
first research was conducted by Pratham, another research
was conducted by UNICEF and Education Initiative and the
third research was conducted by Evaluation department of
Government of Gujarat. Another major benefit observed is that
the Pragna classroom is an inclusive classroom because the
dynamic group rotation system provides opportunity to each
child to work with all other children.
Apart from learning achievement as a major benefit,
following benefits also have been observed.
• Private schools are inspired by this learning approach and
implement in their schools
• Interactive and innovative teaching provides ample practice
in speaking and listening and creative thinking and develops
confidence and fluency in the use of language
• It gives children an opportunity to learn through experience
and learning without burden.
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• Child gets ample opportunities to create something and
display the same.
The programme was started in 256 schools in year 2010.
Gradually the programme scaled in up to around 22000 schools
till year 2017-18. Then with few modifications, the Pragna
scaled up in all schools across the state in year 2018-19.
Mid-day Meal: New Approaches
With a view to enhance enrolment, attendance and retention
and simultaneously to improve the nutritional status of
children, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘National Programme
of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)’ was
launched on the 15th August 1995. The scheme was extended
in 2008-09, to cover children of upper primary classes and
the Scheme was renamed as ‘National Programme of Mid-Day
Meal in Schools’ popularly known as Mid-Day Meal Scheme
(MDMS). The MDMS covers all school children studying in
I-VIII classes in Government and Government-aided schools,
Special Training Centers (STCs) and Madrasas and Maqtabs
supported under Samagra Shiksha.
One of the objectives of Mid-Day Meal Scheme is to improve
the nutritional status of children and to fulfil the objective and
also to address the pressing problem of majority of children in
India, viz. hunger, the MDM Guidelines envisages that children
should receive 450 and 700 calories in Primary and Upper
Primary stages respectively.
During the year 2018-19, 9.17 crore children studying in
classes I-VIII in 11.34 lakh eligible schools were covered under
the scheme.
Setting up of School Nutrition Garden
School Nutrition Garden (SNG) is a place where herbs, fruits
and vegetables are grown in the school premises for use in
preparation of mid-day meal. The objectives of developing
School Nutrition Gardens are to help address malnutrition
and micro nutrient deficiencies and also to give children first-
hand experience with nature and gardening. Large piece of
land is not required for setting up of School Nutrition Gardens
and even roof tops can be used for growing vegetable/fruits
in containers. Plants may also be grown in small containers,
cans, jars, discarded earthen pots, wooden peti, ceramic sinks,
food tins, and atta bags etc, where land is not available.
The grown whole vegetables, fruits from School Nutrition
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like stem (banana, bottle gourd, pumpkin), leaves (coriander,
mint, spinach), flower (pumpkin flower, morringa), peels of
vegetable (bottle gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd). State may
have convergence with the line department viz. Krishi Vigyan
Kendra, Department of Agriculture/Horticulture, Food and
Nutrition Board, State Agriculture Universities, etc., for setting
up of School Nutrition Gardens.
Under the ‘flexi fund component for innovative interventions’
in Mid-Day Meal Scheme, an amount of Rs. 5000/- per School
Nutrition Garden may be utilised for purchase of seeds,
equipment, compost etc. on sharing basis between Centre
and States and UTs. However, as the power for implementing
scheme with minor modifications from the existing guidelines
has been delegated to District Level Committee chaired
by the District Magistrate, the committee may rationalize
and allot funds on the basis of school specific requirement,
within the overall average of Rs. 5000/- per School Nutrition
Garden. Seeds/saplings may be obtained from Agriculture/
horticulture department. The State may have convergence
with Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee
Scheme (MNREGS) of Ministry of Rural Development for
constructing compound walls in the schools, leveling off the
ground etc. as per the Master Circular - A guide for Programme
Implementation Financial Year 2018-19, issued by the Ministry
of Rural Development relating to the items admissible for
assistance through MNREGS. Photos of the School Nutrition
Garden (high definition) supported by small write-ups may be
uploaded quarterly on the MDM - MIS portal.
Tithi Bhojan
Tithi Bhojan is an initiative started by the States and UTs with
an aim to provide additional nutrition to children studying in
schools. Under this program community provides full meal
or additional items on special occasions such as festivals,
anniversaries, birthdays, marriages, and days of national
importance etc. It has been emphasised that Tithi Bhojan is
not a substitute to Mid-Day Meal and this only supplements or
complements Mid - Day Meal. Guidelines on Tithi Bhojan have
already been issued by MHRD. The concept of Tithi Bhojan has
been adopted by the States and UTs of Assam (Sampriti Bhojan),
Andhra Pradesh (Vindu Bhojanam), Dadra and Nagar Haveli
(Tithi Bhojan), Daman and Diu (Tithi Bhojan), Gujarat (Tithi
Bhojan), Haryana (Beti ka Janamdin), Karnataka (Shalegagi
Naavu Neevu), Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra (Sneh Bhojan),
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(Priti bhojan), Rajasthan (Utsav Bhoj), Tamil Nadu (Nal Virundhu)
and Uttarakhand (Vishesh Bhoj).
Convergence with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
There is a convergence of this Ministry with M/o Health and
Family Welfare for the health and nutrition component of MDM.
1. Health check-up of children studying in elementary classes
(I-VIII) and in the age group of 6-14 years are being carried
out under Rashtriya Bal Swasthaya Karyakaram (RBSK).
States and UTs have been advised to ensure the health
check-ups.
2. Micronutrients are provided in convergence with M/o
Health and Family Welfare. Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) tablets
are also provided to children under Weekly Iron and Folic
acid Supplementation Programme (WIFS).
3. Deworming medicine is provided to children on National
Deworming Day (NDD) biannually (Albendazole-400).
Cooking Competition
Organising cooking competition for mid-day meal is one of
the focus areas during 2019-20. Main objectives of organising
cooking competition are to motivate cook-cum-helpers by
incentivising the best recipes using the whole vegetables i.e.
stems, leaves, peels etc.; to give emphasis on preparation
of mid-day meal with locally available food articles as per
the culturally accepted food habits; to promote community
participation in the preparation of mid-day meal; to associate
the school children (one from primary classes and one from
upper primary classes) as judges for the competition because
they are the ultimate beneficiaries of Mid-Day Meal. In addition,
nutrition experts may also be associated with the cooking
competition. The winners may be suitably given prizes and
formally felicitated.
Implementation of Samagra Shiksha, MDM and some
Best Practices
The heads and teachers of each school need to make school level
plans for the maximum utilisation of the provisions like Samagra
Shiksha, MDM and some of the best practices for improving
quality of school education for the benefits of the students. ,.
They need to revisit their school activities to incorporate these
provisions, they also need to make plan how well some of these
provisions can be integrated into the classroom process or how
these will provide support to strengthen classroom processes-
such as eco club, youth club, library, etc.
Activity
Make small groups of
6 participants in each
group and ask them to
discuss and present
the key challenges of
the implementation of
these initiatives and
solutions to overcome
these challenges.

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