1. School Consolidation in Rajasthan: Implementation and Short Term Effects
- Author:
- Mridusmita Bordoloi and Ritwik Shukla
- Publication Date:
- 08-2019
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Centre for Policy Research, India
- Abstract:
- This paper attempts to add to the given literature by undertaking a detailed analysis of school consolidation process in Rajasthan. It seeks to answer the following questions:- First, what are the specific criteria and conditions for closure of schools and their consolidation with other schools and whether they were adhered to by the state administration? Second, whether school consolidation led to improvements in enrolment, availability of teachers, and essential school infrastructure facilities as mandated by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2010.
- Topic:
- Education, Infrastructure, Social Policy, and Legislation
- Political Geography:
- South Asia, India, and Asia