While the BJP claims to have achieved 100 per cent enrolment in primary schools, the UNDP has ranked it at the 18th position in keeping children in schools.” Mr Panday points out that Gujarat has decided to shut down more than 7,000 primary schools. He said, “The reason being given to us is that less than 100 children enrolled in each of these schools. But most of these schools cater to children hailing from small villages with small populations. No one is asking what will the future be of these kids once they lose the neighbourhood school.” The Gujarat Human Development report shows that female literacy has risen less than three per cent between 2001-11 while male literacy has increased by over 7 per cent in the period. “In the Gujarat Human Development report, Gujarat had 19th position in terms of female literacy and ninth position in terms of health indicators. Following this, the state opted to do districtwise studies but the results have not been made public,” Dr Joshi said. Primary school teachers in villages are paid `3,500 a month. “How many teachers are willing to come and teach in villages at these low rates,” Mr Pandya asks.
Posted on: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:34:34 +0000
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