GENERAL EDUCATION
I. Directorate of Education
Education holds the key to economic growth, social transformation, modernization and national integration. Plan proposals of Delhi have been formulated keeping in view the broad objectives laid down in the National Policy on General Education. Earnest efforts are made by the Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi to provide educational facilities to every child. While improving the educational facilities quantitatively, adequate attention is also paid to improve the quality of Education.
The focus of 11th plan is on-
1. reducing high drop-out rates and improving the quality of learning by making school more attractive, interesting and joyful place, filling all vacant posts of teachers and imparting training to them, creating environment of accountability and motivation, giving suitable awards for best students, teachers and school, imposing penalty for poor results etc.
2. opening of integrated schools.
3. progressive rise in the minimum level of education towards high school level or class-X.
4. improving the female literacy rate and to reduce gender disparity in elementary schooling.
Financial Outlays
Financial outlays and expenditure for Tenth Five Year Plan 2002-07 are given in following table: - (Rs.in crores) SN Year O.B. Revised outlay Expenditure 1 10th Plan - 2002-07 886.00 859.64 785.37 2. 2002-03 160.00 123.00 113.36 3. 2003-04 170.00 157.74 147.96 4. 2004-05 198.00 191.09 167.33 5 2005-06 206.65 177.81 146.72 6 2006-07 215.00 210.00 210.00(anticipated)
The Working Group laid emphasis on opening integrated schools whenever required.
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The position of schools opened, upgraded or bifurcated during 10th Five Year Plan (2002-03 to 2006-07) is as under:
Year Opened Upgraded Bifurcated 2002-03 12 11 03 2003-04 10 18 04 2004-05 11 16 03 2005-06 10 07 0 2006-07 08 12 0 Total XIth Plan 51 64 10
MCD, which caters to primary education, It has more than 1800 schools where around 9 Lacs students are enrolled. Besides primary schools, NDMC runs 10 Middle, 9 Secondary and 6 Senior Secondary Schools in its area at present.
Apart from this, some autonomous bodies and private organizations are also engaged in imparting education at the elementary and secondary level and they are monitored under the provisions of the Delhi School Education Act & Rules. The following table indicates the growth of schools in Dte. of Education :
Stage 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 (i) Dte. of Education A. Middle a) Owned 147 137 79 80 b) Aided 26 24 28 28 c) Public Pvt. 489 507 515 524 Stage 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 B. Secondary a) Owned 183 189 216 179 b) Aided 30 26 30 29 c) Public Pvt. 222 242 246 243 C. Sr. Secondary a) Owned 667 648 637 670 b) Aided 162 167 159 160 c) Public Pvt. 338 357 366 391 2264 2265 2276 2304
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The enrollment in Government, Government aided & unaided schools is as under: -
[Rs. in lakhs]
2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 Government Schools 9.55 10.24 10.02 10.10 Government Aided Schools 1.47 1.43 1.43 1.99 Unaided Schools 7.54 7.60 8.11 8.87
To improve quality of education, computer education is implemented as an elective subject at +2 stage in 750 govt. schools and 155 govt. aided schools.
14 Pratibha Vikas Vidyalayas have already been opened. Further 5 existing schools are being converted into Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya from 2007-08.
Awards are given to students as well as teachers to enthuse competitiveness among them. Scholarships are also paid to meritorious students for better performance.
Free Text Books and uniform subsidy are supplied to all students upto class-XII. To encourage education among girls, free transport in rural areas and stipend to girls of rural areas, JJ Colonies/ Clusters are also provided. Welfare schemes are also being implemented to encourage retention and check dropout in schools. Mid-day-Meal and stipend are direct incentives to promote attendance of students in the schools.
Government of Delhi is also implementing the scheme of UEE (SSA) from 10th Five Year Plan. The SSA Mission has worked out a plan of action and strategies as to how all children in the age group of 6-14 year are brought into mainstream education. The major area of thrust in 10th Five Year Plan was to proper elementary education to all children in age group of 6 to 14 years. In 11th Plan, all children in age grouo of 6-16 would be imparted education upto Class X. Delhi Govt.'s Bhagidari Scheme, which envisages Govt. and Community partnership in the governance was used for mobilization of community for universalisation of elementary education.
Govt. has also decided to constitute Vidyalaya Kalyan Samiti (VKS) for schools, representing local RWAs, PTAs, NGOs, etc. to bring about academic, administrative and infrastructural improvement in the schools.
A sum of Rs.280.00 crores is approved for 2007-08, which includes Rs.193.00 crores for revenue, and Rs.87.00 crores for capital works programme.
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The scheme wise details for annual plan 2007-08 are indicated below:-
1. PROVISION OF PRE-PRIMARY/ PRIMARY CLASSES IN THE EXISTING GOVT. COMPOSITE SCHOOLS (CONVERSION OF GOVT. SCHOOLS INTO SARVODYA SCHOOLS) (Rs.50.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVE
To provide quality education to the children from Ist to XIIth under one roof as is being provided in the private schools.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS
There are 363 schools presently known as Sarvodaya Vidyalayas where the facilities of primary class exist.
The physical achievements of Xth Plan and targets for annual plan 2007-08 are as under:-
Sl. No. Year Physical Unit = no. of schools Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan [2002-07] 22 schools 2. 2007-08 [proposed] 11
An outlay of Rs.50.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
2. SARVA SHIKSHA ABHIYAN (Universalisation of Elementary Education in Delhi) (Rs.900.00 lakh)
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and assistance under the programme was in the ratio of 85:15 between Centre and State in 9th Plan, which has now been revised to 75:25 bases from 10th Plan.
Objective
The objective of the programme was to bring out of school children in age group of 6-14 years into main education stream and provide elementary education. SSA – II lays emphasis on education of all children upto class X
Components of SSA
The components of SSA includes appointment of teachers, training, provision of teaching learning materials, establishment of Block and Cluster Resource Centers for academic support, construction of classrooms and school buildings, establishment of education guarantee centers, integrated education of the disabled and distance education.
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The scheme shall be implemented in collaboration with local bodies like MCD, NDMC, Cantonment Board who cater to primary education. Assistance of SCERT and established NGOs is also be obtained in specific programmes wherever needed from time to time.
As per household survey conducted in July 2003, there were around 1.88 lacs out of school children in the age group of 6-14 years. During 2004-05, 185 NGOs were allotted 3345 learning centers, covering 1.33 lac children. Till now, 93000 children have been enrolled and 32361 children, have been main streamed. At present, 2770 learning centers are run by 158 NGOs.
New initiatives :-
1. Residential bridge course for street children. 2. Shreyas : special attention program for girls. 3. Teaching through caltoonz. 4. Two Residential hostels for homeless children (one for girls and one for boys).
An outlay of Rs.900.00 lakh has been approved for the A.P.2007-08.
3. FREE SUPPLY OF TEXT BOOKS (Rs.1630.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this scheme is to -
(a) Reduce dropout rate,
(b) Increase retention and
CRITERIA / PROGRAMME CONTENTS
From 2007-08, under this scheme, text books will be provided free of cost to attract all boys and girls from class I to XII in Govt. schools.
The expenditure on books for girls from class VI to VIII shall be re-imbursed to State out of grant released by Govt. of India to SSA.
The physical achievements of Xth Plan and targets for annual plan plan 2007-08 are as under:-
S.No. Year Physical Unit = number of students Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan (2002-07) 6,75,000 11,20,000 2. 2007-08* (proposed) Govt.11,00,000 Aided 76,665
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4. IMPROVEMENT OF SCHOOL LIBRARY (RS. 200.00 LAKH)
OBJECTIVE
The main objective of the scheme is:- i. to provide funds to all the Govt. school for purchase of books relevant for different subjects/topics to strengthen the school library and update the same at regular intervals. ii. to help the schools in buying latest references and other related books/publications on each subject
PROGRAMME CONTENTS:
Provision is made for purchase of books, book-shelves and furniture for Libraries .
In 2007-08, Rs.50,000/- will be provided to each school for improvement of school libraries.
To inculcate habit of reading among students, a new concept of ‘circulating library’ is being introduced from 2007-08 in which books worth Rs.100/- will be circulating within the class to each and every student. The list of books will be decided by committee of the experts school. The school will weed out these books at the end of the year.
The physical achievements of Xth Plan and tagets for annual plan 2007-08 are as under:-
Sl. Year Physical No. Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan (2002-07) 2. 2007-08 (proposed) 11.00 lakhs students
An outlay of Rs.200.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
5. SUBSIDY FOR SCHOOL UNIFORM TO THE STUDENTS (FREE SUPPLY OF UNIFORMS) (Rs.3230.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVE
To give incentive to girls to encourage them to pursue education and to help the students of economically weaker section of the society by providing them subsidy for school uniform.
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CRITERIA / PROGRAMME CONTENTS
Under the scheme, a cash subsidy of :- a. Rs. 300/- per student per year would be given to all boys and girls students of classes I to XII of Government Schools without any income ceiling. b. It is proposed to provide uniform subsidy of Rs.300/- per student to all students of class VI to XII without parental income ceiling and students of pre-primary classes.
The physical achievements of Xth Plan and targets for and annual plan 2007-08 are as under:-
S.No. Year Physical Unit = number of students Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan Govt. Govt. (2002-07) 10,00,000 2601216 2. 2007-08* (proposed) Govt. 11,00,000 Aided 76,665
An outlay of Rs.3230.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
6. TRANSPORT FACILITIES TO GIRLS STUDENTS OF RURAL AREAS (Rs.80.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVES
To encourage girls students of rural areas to pursue their studies by providing them free transport facilities.
JUSTIFICATION AND PROGRAMME CONTROL
To promote education among girls in villages which does not have their own schools, buses were provided by Dte. of Education from village to school and back. Now DTC buses are engaged for this purpose. The transport facility is availed by seven villages in North West (A) – 5 Villages, North West (B) – 1 Village and South West (B) – 1 Village. The facility would be withdrawn from those villages which have their own schools
The Physical Achievements of Xth Plan & Targets for Annual Plan 2007-08 are as under:
S.No. Year Physical Unit = number of students Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan 25,000 20,500 (2002-07) 2. 2007-08* (proposed) 3500
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The facility shall be withdrawn by the end of 11th plan by opening new schools in those villages.
An outlay of Rs.80.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
7. OPENING OF NEW SECONDARY SCHOOLS/ UPGRADATION/BIFURCATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS/ (ADDITIONAL SCHOOLING FACILITIES IN THE AGE GROUP 11-14 & 14-17 YEARS). (Rs.2500.00 lakh) OBJECTIVE
To provide additional schooling facilities to the students of the age group 11- 14 and 14-17 years by opening new schools, upgrading and bifurcating existing schools.
NEED AND JUSTIFICATION
With a view to provide educational facilities to the children, new schools are opened wherever required. A lump sum grant is given to such school to meet its immediate requirement and start school The Govt. Of Delhi has decided to follow three language formula up to Secondary level in Govt. and Govt. Aided schools. To implement this programme, more posts of language teachers are required.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS :
Funds shall be provided for following activities: i. Opening of new Schools. ii Bifurcation of over crowded Middle, Secondary and Sr. Sec. schools. iii Upgradation of Middle Schools to Sec. And Sec. To Sr.Sec. Depending on enrollment. iv To open one state level, fully residential specialty school vi Addition of new sections. vi Introduction of new subjects. vii Creation of new posts for newly opened/bifurcated/upgraded schools as per post fixation norms. viii Purchase of furniture for new school. ix. Printing of admission forms/plans etc. for all the Districts x. Providing facilities of books, stationary, A.V. aides, and misc. contingencies for new schools. xi Providing Grant-In-Aid to Aided Schools. xii Additional educational facilities in slum areas. xii Salary of teaching and non-teaching posts. xiii. Advertisement for admission and other school related activities.
The Post Graduate and Trained Guest Teachers are paid @ Rs.100/-, Rs.80/-per hour respectively while Assistant Teachers are paid @ Rs.200/- per day.
The guest officials, who fulfill the qualifications as prescribed in the recruitment rules, may be appointed from amongst the retired officials from Govt. of Delhi, Central Govt., Autonomous bodies. The guest official shall be appointed by Head of School and paid for 300 days in a year at the following rates:-
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Head Clerk - Rs.350/- per day UDC - Rs.250/- per day LDC - Rs.150/- per day
The physical achievements of Xth Plan and tagets for annual plan 2007-08 are as under:-
Sl. Year Physical No. Unit= No. of schools opened/upgraded/bifurcated Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan Opened = 70 Opened-61 (2002-07) Upgraded/Bifurcated as Upgraded-64 per requirement Bifurcated-10 2. 2007-08 New schools = 08 (proposed) Upgradation/ Bifurcation as per requirement
An outlay of Rs.2500.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
8. OPENING OF PRATIBHA VIKAS VIDYALAYAS(Rs.80.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVES
Those bright students who can not afford to pay huge sum of money as fees in public schools and these students can surely be an asset to the community and the nation if they are provided proper guidance and the avenues to grow within the affordable limits i.e. free education as per the Government school norms. These schools will be provided the complete infra-structure and computers with internets, to link students globally. All the innovative teaching learning process will be encouraged and supported.
These schools will in fact be better equipped than any of the public schools.
The physical achievements of Xth Plan and tagets for annual plan 2007-08 are as under:-
Sl. Year Physical No. Unit = No. of schools Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan 11 14 (2002-07) 2. 2007-08 05 (proposed)
An outlay of Rs.80.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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9. SCHOOL EXTENSION PROGRAMME(Rs.900.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the scheme is to promotion of science teaching and support schools in their extension activities.
NEED AND JUSTIFICATION
Under the new pattern of education, teaching of science as elective stream has been made compulsory up to secondary level in all the schools in Delhi. Science labs for newly opened/ upgraded/bifurcated schools are required to be equipped.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS
Funds will be provided for the following:
A. Science Teaching i. All equipments including LPG connection for labs and lab facilities in the newly opened/ upgraded/bifurcated schools. ii. Training of science teachers and educators at different levels and in service teachers training process. iii. Students enrichment programmes, competitions, contests for talented and weak students. iv. Organization of science exhibitions/seminar at various level. v. First stage National Talent search examination for students of Delhi. vi. Measurement, Evaluation and Talent Search.
B. Publication of magazine
All schools have been directed to bring out a school magazine every year which will be released at the time of Annual Day function.
An outlay of Rs.900.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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10. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS (Rs.500.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVE
1. To link Education with productivity.
2. To make students more employment-worthy and capable of seeking self- employment/wage employment.
3. To provide students with essential background of technical knowledge and to imbibe skill in the students.
4. To attract a sizable segment of the student population to various vocational courses so as to reduce rush for higher general education.
5. To meet the middle level manager needs for the growing industries.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS:
It has been decided that the vocational education will be strengthened in the following ways:-
1. Increase the number of CBSE vocational courses in 11th and 12th classes by identifying new courses from the courses affiliated by CBSE. One vocational school will also be established in each district.
2. New vocational courses for the classes 8th to 12th would be introduced in Govt. and Govt. aided school in collaboration with Deptt. of Training & Technical Education
3. New vocational courses for classes VIII to Xth, based on requirement and demand of industries, would be identified and vocational training in these courses shall be imparted in collaboration with reputed industry associations.
The physical achievements of Xth Plan are as under:-
Sl. Year Physical No. Unit = No. of schools (cum.) Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan 400 421 (2002-07)
An outlay of Rs.500.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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11. COMPUTER EDUCATION PROGRAMME (Introduction of Computer Science at + 2stage)(Rs.4600.00 lakh)
COMPUTER EDUCATION PROJECT (CEP) was implemented wef 2000. The Project began in phases as CEP-I, CEP-II, CEP-III, CEP-IV & CEP-V on outsourcing modes.
CEP-I : Began during the year 2001-01 and concluded on 30-3-2004. Initially it began in 115 schools. Later on 47 more schools were included. Total computers labs covered under the schools are 102 labs. All labs were of 10 computers. The schools were senior secondary schools. It benefited about 160000 students and its cost was Rs.16.25 crores.
CEP-II: Began during the 2001-02 and concluded on 30-3-2005 but it was further extended for one month i.e.upto 30-04-2005. It was implemented in 275 Govt/ Govt aided schools it benefited about 200000 students and the project cost was Rs.34.18 crores.
CEP-III: Began during the 2004-05 and will conclude on 10-10-2008 it will benefit about 7,00,000 students and project cost is Rs.99.67 crores.
CEP-IV: It will replace the concluded CEP-I project during the year 2005-06 and thereby covering all those schools which were in CEP-I. The contract is under process.
CEP-V: It will replace the concluded CEP-II project during the year 2005-06 and thereby covering all those schools which were in CEP-II. Letter Of Intent has been issued and contract will be signed shortly.
PAYMENTS
i. Payments of 15% Project Cost initial. ii. Payment of 6 Monthly installments iii. Payment of vehicles iv. Payment of salaries of supervisiors v. Payment of Advertisement vi. Payment of Trainers
This payment is to be made on the basis of the monthly monitoring reports from the Principals of the schools. i. The deptt has got the sanction of 15 Supervisiors and 15 Asstt. Supervisiors. Presently all supervisiors are reporting at Head-quarters daily and they are provided vehicles for inspection of the schools. ii. The deptt. is having 11 district offices and approx.60 schools are covered under each district office under CEP-III project. iii. For monitoring of the Project, supervisiors have been deployed on contract basis. iv. The implementing agency has set up a customer care center at Patrachar Building, if the principal wishes to make the complaint in writing he shall do so to the customer care office cell.
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v. The payment of 6 monthly installments are being paid by the CEP Cell and have scrutinized all the MMR from the principals for the purpose of payment and penalty to be levied on the contractor.
Details of expenditure for the year 2007-08 are as under:-
Name of the Particulars of payments Amount in thousand project CEP – III V & VI half yearly installment Rs.18,85,00/- CEP – IV Installation & commissioning and 1st half Rs.7,85,96/- yearly installment & cost of purchase of software for CEP-IV CEP-V 2nd & 3rd half yearly installments Rs.6,49,29/- CEP – II Disputed/outstanding dues Rs.5,27,55/-
Computer Aided learning (CAL)
With new Computer Aided Learning (CAL) initiatives, the Department of Education in the NCT of Delhi is seeking to fulfill the imperative of providing education that can engage the interest of every child, so that retention and learning can be ensured.
CAL is an integrative technology, which describes an educational environment where a computer program:
1. is used to assist the user in learning a particular subject.
2. refers to an overall integrative approach of instructional methods and is actually part of the bigger picture.
3. comes about after re-assessment of the current teaching methods.
4. in which the computer is an aid to an overall learning strategy with other methods also, such as worksheets, lectures, text-books etc.
Major activities proposed to be undertaken:-
1. Every school to have two multimedia rooms with computer, projector/TV and broad band facilities.
2. Studio- for preparation of CAL material.
3. Annual function to spread and commemorate CAL.
4. Booklet to be released on this date.
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The physical achievements of Xth Plan and targets for annual plan 2007-08 are as under:-
Sl. No. Year Physical Unit = No. of schools (cum.) Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan Govt.-1050 Govt.-1785 [2002-07] Aided-342
2. 2007-08 Govt.- 911 [proposed] Aided- 205
An outlay of Rs.4600.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
12. CAPITAL WORKS (C/o Pucca, SPS Class Rooms & Porta Cabin) (Rs.8600.00 lakh)
Objective
Presently, 911 schools are housed in 641 buildings. As a result, around 270 schools run in double shifts. The efforts of the Government are to provide as many as schools as possible in single shift and Tin-Shed Schools are replaced by Pucca building or Semi- Pucca building or Porta Cabins.
Programme Contents:
The expenditure would be incurred on following activities: -
A) To purchase land from DDA, Gram Sabha or any other land owing agency for construction of School buildings.
B) To Construct new pucca school Buildings.
C) To construct Porta Cabin structure class-rooms/SPS.
D) Addition/Alteration and renovation of School Buildings.
E) Horticulture work.
F) To provide basic amenities in schools like toilets, drinking water etc.
G) Outsourcing of improvement of school infrastructure.
The capital works programme would be carried out by following agencies:-
1. PWD - Districts allotted to PWD are West A, West B, South West A, South West B, Central, South
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2. Expr. through VKS - Dte. of Education also operates a separate capital head of account in its demand out of which funds are allocated to schools for repair and maintenance of petty works.
3. Outsourcing : From the year 2007-08, funds would be allocated to following agencies for repair and maintenance of petty works in school buildings which falls under their district/zones :-
S.No. Name of the Districts allotted to Zone(s) covered Executing Agency Executing Agency 1 DSIDC East 1,2,3 North East 4,5,6 2 DTTDC North 7,8 North West-B 11,12,13 3 Irrigation & Flood North West A 9,10 Control department
The physical achievements of Xth Plan and targets for annual plan 2007-08 are as under:-
Sl. Year Physical No. Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan No. of pucca buldg : 20 23 (2002-07) No. of SPS : 6000 1715 No. of Porta cabins 716 2. 2007-08 No. of pucca buldg : 04 No. of SPS : 100 No. of Porta cabins:
An outlay of Rs.8600.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
13. STATE AWARDS TO TEACHERS(Rs.20.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVE
To improve the quality of education by inculcating competition among teachers. The services of meritorious teachers are recognised by awarding them a cash prize of Rs.10,000/- each and certificate of merit.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
60 teachers are given state awards every year for their meritorius services. The performance of teachers is assessed by a Committee constituted for the purpose. Result of the teachers and his role in extra curricular activities viz.a.viz. maintenance of discipline is taken into consideration while selecting the teachers for the Award. A cash prize of award is proposed to be raised to Rs.15000/- because amount of money given to State awarded teacher is lower than zonal awardee teacher in Indira award. 176
The physical achievements of Xth Plan and targets for annual plan 2007-08 are as under:- Sl. No. Year Physical Unit = No. of teachers Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan 500 300 (2002-07) 2. 2007-08 60 (proposed)
An outlay of Rs.20.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
14. G.I.A TO STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATION RESEARCH & TRAINING [Rs.300.00 lakh]
Objective:-
1 To function as academic advisor to the Govt. of Delhi in formulation of education curriculum especially in the areas of school and teacher education.
2 To undertake research and innovations in school education for improving educational system and practice.
3 To provide pre-service training to teachers upto elementary level of school education.
4 To develop the curriculum and textbooks aiming at an all round development of the child upto elementary level.
5 To develop, publish and disseminate instructional and supplementary materials for teachers and students at all levels of school education and for programme of adult and non formal education.
6 To provide recurrent in-service training to teaching Teacher Educators,Educational administrations and other educational functionaries for their professional growth at all levels of school education.
Eight District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET's) have been created under the aegis of SCERT with 100% grant from MHRD, Govt. of India with specific focus on elementary education.
NEED AND JUSTIFICATION
Teachers selection, teaching competence, motivation and condition of work affect directly on teachers performance. At the elementary level, the high dropout rate and poor performance of the students are proving the major hurdle in achieving the target of UEE. The focus of the challenges is hence shifting from more enrollment to a combination of enrollment, increased retention and improved performance. 177
Under Revised pattern of assistance to SCERT, entire grant would be provided from plan funds on net deficit basis after considering the receipts of SCERT. No grant under non-plan would be released.
The following programmes will be undertaken by SCERT:
1. Conduct subject specific training on programmes for teachers. 2. Development and Distribution of Teachers Learning Material. 3. Implement of School Improvement Programme. 4. Conduct ETE and NIT Exam. 5. Acquire Land for SCERT and DIETs whenever required.
An outlay of Rs.300.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
15.[I] DIRECTION & ADMINISTRATION (Rs.330.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVE
To strengthen the staff at the Headquarters in view of expansion of educational facilities in NCT of Delhi. i. LITIGATION & ACT BRANCH
A large number of court cases including some contempt petitions are pending in different courts including CAT, High Court, Supreme Court and other lower civil courts in which Director of Education has been impleaded as Respondent. In many cases Director of Education has been personally directed to appear in High Court.
It is, therefore, proposed that at the Headquarter and District Centres the Litigation cell should be set up by providing staff after conducting the study of work load by A.R. Deptt. ii. PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION UNIT
One post of Joint Director(Plg.) is proposed to be created in Dte. of Education. Provision is also made to meet the expenditure on research and evaluation study of the plan schemes. iii Vigilance Branch
There has been no change in the strength of the vigilance set up of the Directorate of Education for decades. With the decentralization of the Directorate of Education, most of the work has been transferred to the 12 districts and this has further added to the problems of the department because even the minutest information required by the headquarter has to be obtained from the concerned Dy. Director of Education, who in turn has obtain the same from the Principal of the School. Since the schools are located in far-flung areas, it becomes practically impossible to collect information well in time. Therefore, there is an imperative need to strengthen the vigilance set up of the department not only at the headquarter but also the district level. The posts would be created at HQ and Distt. Level after conducting study of work load by A.R. Deptt.
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iv Estate Branch
Estate Branch monitors construction as well as maintenance of school as well as office buildings. It is proposed to create one post of Architect and two posts of Jr.Engineer to monitor the work:- v Setting up of O & M unit in the department
In the present scenario, there is a dire need to set up a O & M unit in the big departments of Delhi Govt. to co-ordinate all activities relating to review the procedures, evaluation of activities, designing/review of forms, evaluating new techniques, O & M studies to simplify the procedures etc.
Five posts of various categories are proposed to be created in 2007-08.
[II] INSPECTION STAFF
OBJECTIVE
The main objective is acquaint school inspection by providing additional facilities in terms of staff and other infrastructure facilities to all the Districts.
NEED AND JUSTIFICATION
The inspection and the supervisory staff should be strengthened adequately to give on the spot guidance to the teachers and solve their problems relating to education . Earlier there were nine educational districts and 28 educational zones. Through there is no increase in the number of zones, number of educational districts has increased from 9 to 12 Four posts of DDEs and 13 posts of E.O.s were created during 1999-2000 to man these districts. Some more could be created at Distt., Zonal level and Regional Directors office after the study by A.R. Deptt.
[III] COMPUTERISATION OF DEPARTMENT
Department has a total strength of about 50,000 personnel comprising of teaching and non-teaching persons. This number is increasing with the expansion of educational facilities by way of opening, upgrading of schools every year besides bifurcation of co- educational schools into boys and girls respectively both in the rural and urban areas. It is difficult to maintain record of schools personnel, students etc. manually. It is, therefore, necessary to computerize the department.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS
In the past, Computerization was confined to preparation of pay bills, generation of few statistical reports, personal information system in respect of teaching and non-teaching staff with the minimum hardware and software. Computers have been provided to each district and schools and those are connected through e-mail.
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The Deptt. hs connected schools with districts as well headquarters so as smoothen flow of information. Technical manpower shall be hired to operationise applications centrally and train people. initially, operation and installation of computer at school level could be sourced.
The Department of Education has launched various e-Governance initiatives in order to ensure that it is able to deliver the best education to all. The most prominent among them is web based Management Information System (MIS).
Major activities proposed to be undertaken:
1. Provision of two computers, furniture, broad band connectivity, peripherals and one IT Assistant for each school as well as branch.
2. Further stg. and maintenance of MS application.
It is proposed to create System Analyst (1), Programmer (2), Asstt.Programmer (4), Data Entry Operator (10), LDC (1) and Class-IV (1) during 2007-08.
An outlay of Rs.330.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
16. AWARDS/INCENTIVES TO BEST STUDENTS, SCHOOLS & TEACHING STAFF (Rs.50.00 lakh)
The scheme proposes awards to the best school at state, district and zonal level and to teachers and students at zonal level. The value of the State Level Award is Rs.1,00,000/- and C.M's Trophy and the value of the District level award to best school is Rs.50,000/- per district best school and MOE's Trophy. Apart from that the scheme also provides cash award to Principal, teacher and students on the basis of performance in Secondary and Sr. Secondary examinations.
The award has been named as Indira Award and is distributed on the occasion of birthday of Late Smt. Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India.
A Selection Committee is constituted in the Directorate of Education to select awardees both among schools as well as teachers based on their performance particularly at secondary and Sr. Secondary level.
The awards were given to schools/teachers of Govt. schools. It was felt that it should be extended to Aided schools also. Similarly, all the Pratibha Vikas Vidyalayas shall constitute separate zone for the purpose of award.
State award to schools (one for best performance and one for upkeepment) shall carry a cash award of Rs.1,00,000/- and Rs.50,000/- respectively and a running trophy, district awards (12 for districts and one for aided schools) Rs.50,000/- each and a trophy and zonal school awards (28 from zones and one from PVVs) Rs.21,000/- each and a memento. 30 teachers (28 from 28 zones, 1 from PVVs and 1 from Aided Schools) shall be awarded cash prize of Rs.11,000/- each.
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Thus, there will be 30 awards for best teacher taking one teacher from each zone and one each for PVV and aided schools. It will be of Rs.11,000/- in cash with a memento.
In Sr. Sec., there are 4 streams of studies i.e. Science, commerce, Hum. and Vocational. One best student in each stream from each zone will be selected and the total number of such students will be 120.
At Secondary stage, the scheme of studies is common to all. As such 3 best girls students and 3 best boys students from each zone will be selected up and thus the total number of students at Secondary stage will be 180.
Subject toppers in both Sec. & Senior Sec. Examination shall also be awarded at this function. Physically challenged students, who excels academically shall also be awarded.
There will be all around 600 students who will be given @ Rs.2100/- and 10 toppers of Delhi (including public schools) will be awarded @ Rs.5,000/- each. The number of awards and total cash prizes is indicated below: (Rs.in lacs) No.of No.of No.of Total Trophies momentoes cash prizes Amount
1.State level 01(best per- 01 01 @ Rs.1 lakh 1.00 School formance) 01(best up- 01 01@ Rs.0.5 lakh 0.50 keepment)
2. Distt.level 11 for distt. 11 13 @ Rs.50,000/- 6.50 School 01 for aided school
3 Zonal level 28 for zone 29 29 @ Rs.21000/- 6.09 School. 01 for PVV @ Rs.11,000/-
4. Teacher/Pr./ -- 29 28 from zone @ Rs.11000/- 3.30 Vice-Principal 01 from PVV 01 from aided sch. 5. Students
(a) 10 each from 28 zones. 280
(b) Subject toppers from Govt.schools
(c) Physically challenged 10
(d) from PVVs 10
The concerned Head of the school will decide the mode of utilization of incentives money with approval of Director of Education.
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In all, there will be 44 trophies (2+13+29) and 370 momentos to be distributed among schools and teachers.
Besides 600 students and 30 Teachers/ Principals, 44 schools shall get award. In addition, 10 toppers students from Delhi at Sec. and Sr. Sec. classes shall also be awarded at the rate of Rs.5000/- each. 04 students from sr.sec. classes (topper one each from stream) and six students at sec. Level (toppers three each among boys and girls including public schools).
The physical achievements of Xth Plan and targets for annual plan 2007-08 are as under:-
Sl. No. Year Physical Target Achievement
1. 10th Plan No. of school : 220 74 (2002-07) No. of teacher ; 250 130 No. of students : 1550 223 2. 2007-08 No. of school : 42 (proposed) No. of teacher ; 29 No. of students : 1300
An outlay of Rs.50.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
17. WELFARE OF EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD MINORITY STUDENTS (Rs.380.00 lakh) i. SCHOLARSHIP TO EDUCATIONALLY BACKWARD MINORITIE STUDENTS
To wean away children of educationally backward minorities (Neo- Budhists and Muslims) from Juvenile employment and attract and retain them in formal education. It provides some monetary incentives so that education is not a burden on the family.
The children of educationally backward minorities whose parental income does not exceed Rs.1.00 lacs per annum will eligible for scholarship. They will be provided scholarship at the following rate:-
1. Sr.Sec.Classes Rs.50/- per month or Rs.500 per annum
2. Sec. classes Rs.40/- per month or Rs.400 per annum
3. Middle classes Rs.30/- per month or Rs.300 per annum
4. Primary classes Rs.20/- per month or Rs.200 per annum
It is also proposed to enhance rate of scholarship for each class so as to more attractive.
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ii. ASSISTANCE TO MADRASSAS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH, MATHS & SCIENCE
OBJECTIVE
To provide education in General Science, Maths & English to the students of Class- Vth studying in Madrassas so that they can continue their studies in Govt. Schools after completing religious education in Madras.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS:
Under this scheme, one part time teacher each for General Science, Maths & English is deployed who will cover three Madrassas and will be paid Rs.800/- per month. Rs.100/- are paid to every students for whole session for purchase of books, stationary etc.
It is proposed to enhance salary of part-time teacher from Rs.800/- to Rs.3000/- p.m. so that teachers are available to teach. Similarly, it is proposed to enhance payment to students from Rs.100/- to Rs.250/- for whole session to purchase books and stationary etc.
An outlay of Rs.380.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
18. STIPEND TO GIRLS STUDENTS(Rs.1050.00 lakh)
As per 2001 CENSUS the literacy rate amongst female in Delhi is 75% as compared to literacy rate of 87.37 % amongst male population. To promote the literacy rate amongst the women, incentive is provided to girl students from rural areas, resettlement colonies and JJ clusters to complte their education.
CRITERIA
(i) A girl should be resident of rural areas, J. J. Colonies and J. J. Clusters. (ii) Should be studying in Govt school and (iii) Should have passed her annual examination.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS
In order to motivate the girl students belonging to rural areas, re-settlement colonies and J.J. clusters , a cash stipend of Rs. 200/- each student of primary classes, Rs.400/- each to middle classes and Rs. 600/- to secondary classes is given who passed the previous class. This money will primarily be meant to buy stationary or book or study material required by the students for the following year. It is expected that incentive would encourage girl students to continue education.
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The physical achievements of Xth Plan and targets annual plan 2007-08 are as under:-
Sl. No. Year Physical Unit = No. of students Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan 10,00,000 981988 (2002-07) 2. 2007-08 (proposed) 2,75,000
An outlay of Rs.1050.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
19. PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL FACILITIES/RENOVATION WORKS in VARIOUS BUILDING OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (Rs.100.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVES
The renovation is essential to keep the building safe and usable.
An outlay of Rs.100.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
20. COACHING FACILITIES TO THE WEAK STUDENTS(Rs.100.00 lakh) OBJECTIVES
To facilitate coaching and study camps for the weak students of Class X and XII to improve their performance.
NEED & JUSTIFICATION
The result of Govt. schools at Board Examination in Delhi have been showing a downward trend. The students belonging to weaker sections of society, specially those who come from rural area, JJ colonies/clusters are worst affected. To overcome their difficulties in comprehension, constant support is needed to these students even beyond school hours.
PROGRAMME:
Under this scheme, extra coaching camps/classes are organized for the weak students during summer autumn and winter breaks. Besides, extra coaching camps/classes are organized for the students who are placed in the compartment at Sec. and Sr. Sec. Classes Board Examination.
Teams of subject experts at various levels would be identified for delivering the teaching lessons. Camps will be organised during the summer vacation, autumn break and winter break in the identified schools.
Honorarium shall be paid @ Rs.75.00 per lecture to TGT for class X and @ Rs.100.00 per lecture to PGT for class XII. A lecture shall be of one-hour duration. Extra coaching camps would be organized for class X & XII students in summer, autumn and winter break in those schools where CBSE X and XII result has been poorest.
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The physical achievements of Xth Plan and targets for annual plan 2007-08 are as under:-
Sl. No. Year Physical Unit= No. of students Target Achievement 1. 10th Plan 3,00,000 1,43,700 (2002-07) 2. 2007-08 (proposed) 50,000
An outlay of Rs.100.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
21. EXAMINATION REFORMS BRANCH FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (Rs.200.00 Lakh)
OBJECTIVE :
To conduct the common examinations from class VI to XII, provide advocacy workshops for teachers, preparation and distribution of question bank and standardize question paper, answer sheet and evaluation cards for students in Govt. schools.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS:
1. Question bank will be prepared in different streams & subjects and will be distributed to the students of class Xth and XIIth.
2. Common examination shall be conducted centrally for the students of Classes VIth to VIIIth, IX and XIth.
3. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation Programme shall be carried out through out the year.
4. Workshop on teachers advocacy shall be organized.
An outlay of Rs.200.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
22. BHAGIDARI OF PRIVATE MANAGEMENT IN GOVT. SCHOOLS(Rs.50.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVE
To improve quality of education in Government Schools in collaboration with Public Schools, public at large or N.G.Os.
NEED & JUSTIFICATION
The result of Government Schools in Secondary Examination in the year 2005 was 48%. It means that out of every 100 students appeared 52 students could not get through. On the other hand, some of public schools have secured 80% success in the same examination. Undoubtedly, the academic level of teachers in Government Schools is in
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no way inferior to that of Public Schools but it is because of better management of academic and other resources that these schools do better than Government Schools. It was therefore felt teachers and students in Govt. Schools are exposed to the atmosphere in Public Schools. Some of the Public Schools have offered to exchange their faculty with Government Schools and allow students of Government Schools to use their material / library etc. Thus, the students in schools shall gain by way of knowing teaching methods there and avail other facilities of public schools. These schools have allowed students of Government Schools to attend classes with their students. It would expose both teachers and students in Govt. School to learn the technique of better performance and adopt the same in their schools as well.
Assistance of NGOs will also be taken by the Government wherever it is felt that NGOs could provide additional inputs to school education. NGO could be given assistance on the basis of set norms depending upon the area of their working.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS
1. Cost of material in the form study material provided by public schools to our students shall be paid.
2. Assistance to NGO for specific programmes for improvement of quality education in Slums / J. J. Colonies / J. J. Clusters.
3 Workshop for Principals
An outlay of Rs.50.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
23. Lal Bahadur Shastri Scholarship to meritorious students (Rs.50.00 lakh)
Objective:
To give recognition and financial help the meritorious students of economically weaker sections of society.
In Dte. of Education, common annual exam is held for the students of class VI to VIII, IX & XI. It is proposed to provide scholarship @ Rs.400/- per annum to the students of classes VII & VIII, Rs.600/- per annum to the students of classes IX & X and Rs.1550/- per annum to the students of classes XI & XII to those pass out students who secured 80% and above marks in aggregate in the last annual exams and whose parental income is up to Rs.One lac per annum. A students shall be eligible for scholarship @ Rs.400/- per annum in class VII if he/she secure 80% and above marks in class VI and shall be eligible for scholarship in class VIII if he/she secure 80% and above marks in class VII. Similarly, scholarship in classes IX, X XI and XII shall be paid on securing 80% and above marks in their last exam.
An outlay of Rs.50.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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24. Continuing Education (State Share)(Rs.100.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVES :-
(a) To provide educational qualifications and relevant skills in order to make them eligible for remunerative work opportunities.
(b) To enable the neo-literates to retain, improve and apply their knowledge and skills in fulfilling their needs and aspirations.
TARGET GROUP :-
The target group/beneficiaries of the programme will be as under :-
(1) Neo-literates who complete functional literacy/post literacy courses under TLC, PLC or other programmes :
(2) School dropouts :
(3) Pass-outs of primary schools :
(4) Pass-outs of non-formal education programme ; and
(5) All other members of the community interested in availing opportunities for life long learning.
Initially the target of PLC/CE programme will be to cover 3 lac neo-literates. The duration of the phase will be three years and it will be concurrent to the above mentioned basic literacy phase.
To cater to the needs of 3 lac neo-literates 300 Continuing Education Centres will be established. For a cluster of 10 CECs, one Nodal Continuing Education Centre will be set up. Therefore, for 300 CECs, the total number of NCECs to be established will be 30 (Annexure-I). Each CEC/NCEC will be under the charge of a facilitator called the ‘Prerak’ who would be preferably literacy volunteer form the local community. There will be an Assistant Prerak also to help the prerak and to organize basic literacy programme.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT :
It is proposed that under literacy programmes in Delhi there will be two type of clusters
(a) Clusters with basic and post literacy programmes only.
(b) Clusters with basic, post literacy and continuing education programme.
The entire scheme will be implemented by the Delhi Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Samiti (DSSAS) headed by the Chief Minister of Delhi through the Executive Committee nominated by the Chairperson i.e C.M. Though Department of Education, Govt. of Delhi will play crucial role in the process of implementation, other government department, local bodies agencies, NGOs like Development Department, Social Welfare Department, Health Department, Department of Industries, MCD, NDMC, SCERT, SRC, National Open School, Jan Shikshan Sansthan etc. will also be actively involved. 187
For running CECs and NCECs voluntary agencies, Mahila Mandal, Panchayat Raj Institutions, Nehru Yuvak Kendras, Community Leaders Educational Institutions etc will be identified. The infrastructure and other services of Nehru Yuval Kendras, NSS, Samudaik Vikas Kendras etc. will be utilized wherever possible.
In the first year of implementation of the programme, priority will be given to the identification and setting up of CECs, NCECs, identification and training of Preraks and Assistant Preraks, establishment of reading rooms and libraries, acquisition of audio-visual material and other infrastructure and organization of vaious extension and development activities. Moajor innovative programmes will be takn up when the requisite infrastructure and manpower is suitably available to sustain the programmes and the Centres have become fully functional.
The existing post literacy centres (PLCs) will be upgraded and converted into CECs wherever possible in order to achieve consolidation of previous gains. The existing balance of assets, books, reading material etc will be utilized in the C.E Phase. The resources of Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) i.e. Institute of People’s Education (IPE) (earlier known as Shramik Vidyapeeth) will be fully utilized in the running the CECs/NCECs particularly for educational vocational and occupational development of literates and semi literates, neo- literates etc. They will be required to provide resource support in taking up vocational and skill development of programmes during post-literacy and Continuing Education Programme.
SELECTION OF PRERAKS/ASSISTANT PRERAKS
Preraks, Assistant Preraks with minimum Secondary School Certificate qualification will be hired for running the CECs/NCECs and for teaching the learners. They will be selected from those VIs who are already involved in the basic literacy programme and as far as possible are resident of the locality where the centres is established. Care will also be taken to involve local community in the selection process.
TRAINING OF PRERAKS AND OTHER FUNCTIONARIES
The Preraks / Assistant Preraks and other functionaries associated with the programme will be trained by the State Resource Centre (SRC) and SCERT/DIET. In addition to this lectures, seminars and workships will be organized from time to time with the help of experts in the field for updating their knowledge and experiences.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
The monitoring system for proper supervision coordination and flow of information on the place of progress of implementation of the programme from the CEC to the State level will be made more effective. Preraks of the CECs will submit their fortnightly reports to the Preraks of NCECs who in turn will pass on the required information and report to their Area Coordinators. The Area Coordinators will consolidate and submit the reports to the Nodal Officer/District Coordinator. The District Coordinators will submit their reports/information to the Member Secretary, DSSAS twice a month. Similarly, instructions, guidelines, information will be issued from the top to the CEC level through the same channel.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT
Initially the NCECs/CECs will be set up. After they start functioning smoothly in their designated area, Skills Development and Income Generation Programme (SDIGP) will be taken up on priority basis in view of the great demand for such programmes by the neo- literates and other needy sections of the society/community. Other CE Programmes like quality of Life Improvement Programme, Individual Interest Promotion Programme, Equivalency Programme would be taken up at a later date after acquiring adequate experience and reviewing the progress/success of the SDIGP. Accordingly the Budget for initiating these programmes will be submitted to the NLM at an oppotune time.
Whereas provision for rented accommodation for NCECs as per prescribed norms (ie. , a set of two large rooms, a store room with drinking water and toilet facilities for housing the centres may not be available in Delhi at the rate of Rs.1000/- and 2000/- per month. In Jhuggi clusters/resettlement colonies such accommodation may not be even available. Therefore, the norms of accommodation will have to be relaxed according to the situation.
TOTAL BUDGET REQUIRED
A. CECs (Non-recurring) - 75,00,000.00 B. CECs (Recurring) - 2,25,00,000.00 C. Administrative/Office Equipments/Rents etc. - 1,71,00,000.00 D. NCECs (Non-recurring) - 13,50,000.00 E. NCECs (Recurring) - 40,50,000.00 F. Adminstration/Rent etc. - 18,90,000.00 G. Skill Development and Income Generation - 13,20,00,000.00 H. Mopping up operation - 2,81,15,435.00 GRAND TOTAL - 21,45,05,435.00
Proposed expenditure for 4th year to run CEC’s and NCEC’s (State Share)
= 50% of recurring and administrative cost on CEC and NCEC, i.e
= 50% of ( 225.00 + 171.00 + 40.50 + 18.90) 3 = Rs. 75.90 lacs
Or say Rs.75.00 lacs tentatively.
An outlay of Rs.100.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08 .
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25. YUVA – NEW SCHEME(Rs.2000.00 lakh)
Prime Minister in his speech on the eve of Independence Day, August 2005 stated that
“There is a need to make education joyful, interesting and meaningful so that children develop a desire to go to school”.
OBJECTIVES :
YUVA is an overarching umbrella initiative which is as much an attitude and approach as it is individual projects to attract children to school, provide them with high quality learning that is fun, ensure that they do well academically, and learn and understand how to be happy, healthy and responsible citizens.
YUVA places the child/student at the vey centre of all efforts and emphasizes that the learning framework exists only for her. This may sound very obvious but the fact is that the Education Departments everywhere appear to be tailor made only to provide a comfortable employment to teachers, ensuring them job security and promotional avenues. YUVA puts the child where he belongs, at the heart of all endevours. This attitude and approach has led to a slew of activities which have very definitely revolutionized education in schools of the Delhi government. Crucially, YUVA also recognizes the all important role of the teacher as an agent of social change, and has consciously worked to empower her.
The School Adolescence Education Programme was launched last year and has been hailed as perhaps the finest of its kind in the country today. It is unique in that the knowledge imparted is age-specific and age appropriate, it starts from Standard VI and it gives a clear pedagogy to the lifeskills approach. It is holistic, and openly tackles all issues that adolescents face, from pimples to self esteem, and from unwanted molestation to HIV/AIDS.
Postitive outcomes
‹ Enrolment in government schools have increased by over one lac students. ‹ Drop-out at primary level has come down from 19.7 in 2003-04 to 5.9 in 2005-06. ‹ Under a survey carried out by ORG and commissioned by Unicef/MOHRD, Delhi has been informally told that it is the second best State in terms of teaching of issues such as HIV/AIDS. ‹ Other State governments, and UN organizations have been asking for permission to use or reprint the SAEP, and for the Caltoonz material. In SEAP and Caltoonz classes, the students have to be literally pushed out of the class as they find it so interesting now. ‹ Most important of all, YUVA has achieved what it set out to do namely, have schools which are no longer considered inferior, but which are now bridging the gap with the finest private schools in all areas, schools which are attractive to children (as proved by high enrolments), where the drop out levels are low (both overall and class wise), academic achievements are high (CBSE results), teachers are motivated and empowered, and the overall ambience is a positive one where students learn that they can be happy, healthy and productive citizens.
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Funds requirment – Activity wise
A. Every student shall go on two school trips within Delhi such as Parks, National Science Centres etc. for which Rs.10,00,00,000/- (approx.) will be required for approximately 10.00 lacs students.
B. Every school shall organize a school trip out of the Delhi for which Rs.900.00 lakhs will be required for 911 schools @ Rs.1.00 lakh per school.
C. Every student should travel on metro, National Sciences Centres etc. for which Rs.3.00 crores will be required to purchase the tickets and refreshment for 10.00 lakhs students.
D. Schools will show all children at least 2 films every year. For this purpose, 09 DIETS will be equipped and the equipment will be circulated amongst the school, for which Rs. 50.00 lakhs will be required
E. All schools shall set up YUVA clubs which shall introduce, implement and monitor the elements of joyful learning such holding quizzes on general knowledge, debates, speeches, dancing, drama, yoga competitions etc. for which Rs.5.55 lakhs will be required for 911 schools @ Rs.60,000 each ( on an average).
F. All schools shall celebrate a YUVA Day for which Rs.9.11 lakhs will required for 911 schools @Rs.1.00 lakh.
G. Rs.1.00 lakh per zone (28) will be provided for programme at zonal level for all first prize winner students at school level.
H. Rs.1.00 lakh per district (11) will be provided for programme at district level for all first prize winner students at zonal level.
I. Best students shall participate at state level for which Rs.40.00 lakhs will be required.
J. Rs. 90.00 lakhs will be required to send abroad around 20 toppers of Xth class and best teachers under Cultural Exchange Component of Culture Quest.
K. Rs.200.00 lakhs will be required to organize excursion tours to other parts of India through DTTDC for remaining toppers of Xth class and some of the best teachers.
An outlay of Rs.2000.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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II. Directorate of Higher Education
1. GRANT-IN-AID TO THE COLLEGES AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS FOR DELHI GOVERNMENT SPONSORED COLLEGES (Rs.2000.00 Lakh)
As per the directions of the Planning Commission, the plan budget towards the SCSP has been kept on pro-rata basis commensurate with percentage of SC population of Delhi .
OBJECTIVE
To provide an opportunity for higher education to the students residing in Delhi including SC students
NEED AND JUSTIFICATION
The number of colleges in Delhi is less and all the students who want to take higher studies are not getting admission because very few seats are available in the existing colleges, thus it become necessary to open and to construct the buildings for new colleges to cater the need of higher education. At present, there are 28 Delhi Govt. sponsored colleges. Out of these 12 Colleges are 100 % funded by Delhi Govt. and 16 are 5 % funded by Delhi Govt. and 95 % share by U.G.C. for recurring expenditure.
Since 15% seats for admission are reserved for SC students in all courses in Delhi University, therefore, approximately 15% of total outlay of this scheme has been kept under SCSP Scheme.
Name of colleges are as under :-
100 % funded Colleges
Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, B.R. Ambedkar College, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, Maharshi Valmiki College of Education, Maharaja Agrasen College, Acharya Narendra Dev College, Bhagini Nivedita College, Deen Dayal Upadyaya College, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Keshav Mahavidyalaya and Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences.
5 % funded Colleges
S.P.M. College, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Sri Aurobindo College, Satyawati College, Swami Sradhanand College, Vivekanand College, Shivaji College, Rajdhani College, Moti Lal Nehru College, Kamala Nehru College, Laxmi Bai College, Gargi College, Maitreyi College, Kalindi College, Bharti College and Delhi College of Art & Commerce.
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PROGRAMME CONTENTS
This scheme envisages the opening of new degree colleges and to run the existing colleges and to acquire land to construct buildings. Hence, an affiliating and teaching University, namely GGSIP University was established for affiliating the colleges / institutions to be opened by Govt. of NCT of Delhi and private agencies.
APPROVEDTARGET FOR 2007-08
GIA to colleges. Allotment of land for and construction of Delhi Govt. sponsored college building for opening of two new degree colleges. Three college buildings have already been completed and colleges are running in these buildings namely:-
1. Keshav Mahavidyalaya, 2. Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences 3. B.R.Ambedkar College
Six college buildings are under process at planning stage and under construction namely :-
1. Swami Sradhanand College 2. IGIPE & SS 3. Deen Dayal Upadyaya College 4. Shaheed Rajguru College 5. Maharaja Agrasen College 6. Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management.
The main bottleneck for implementation of the scheme was non availability of suitable building / infrastructure and affiliation by Delhi University for opening of New Colleges by Delhi Govt.
An outlay of Rs.2000.00 lakh(Rs.1025.00 lakh as revenue + Rs.975.00 lakh as capital) has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
2. GIA TO GGSIP UNIVERSITY (Rs.5650.00 lakh)
As per the directions of the Planning Commission, the plan budget toward the SCSP has been kept on pro-rata basis commensurate with percentage of SC population of Delhi.
Up to 1997 Delhi had four Universities viz. Delhi University, Jawaharlal University, Jamia Milia Islamia University and Indira Gandhi Open University. All of these are Central Universities. The Delhi University was not in a position to either open a college on its own. The population of Delhi has gone up more than three times since establishment of Delhi University and therefore setting up another University was inevitable necessary long overdue. Thus, Guru Govind Singh Indraprashtha University was established by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi in the year 1998 by an Act of Legislation.
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The University , in fulfillment of its role of affiliation and promotion of private participation in the field of higher education , affiliated 68 self financing institutions and 9 Govt. managed institutions with the University in the diverse areas of Engineering, Technology, Management , Computer application , Mass communication, B.Ed. , Physiotherapy , Homeopathy, Heritage and conservation Management and LLD ( Hons). This included Mahila Institute of Technology, now Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, the first institution conducting engineering programmes exclusively for women and five privately managed Engineering colleges. 85 % seats in these institutions located in NCT of Delhi were reserved for Delhi Students.
In all courses in GGSIPU including self-financing institutions 15% seats are reserved for SC candidates and 7.5% are reserved for ST candidates, since ST candidates belonging to Delhi are not sufficient in number, thus vacant seats reserved for ST candidates are being filled up by SC candidates only. Therefore, the provision of approximate 20% of approved outlay has been kept under SCSP Scheme.
Delhi Cabinet has already decided that GGSIP University will have Two campuses one in Trans-Yamuna at Surajmal Vihar having 19.11 Acres of Land and other in West Delhi at Dwarka having 60.64 Acres of Land. The EFC had already approved of Rs. 2.64 Crore and Rs. 6.16 crore in respect of Dwarka campus for preliminary works and for appointment of architect and project management consultancy respectively. The Cabinet has also approved the EFC of Rs. 131.73 Crore for construction of Dwarka Campus vide cabinet decision No. 1109 dated 14.8.2006.
The EFC had also approved Rs. 1.34 Crore and 1.70 Crore in respect of Surajmal Vihar East Campus for preliminary works and for appointment of Architect & project management consultancy respectively. EFC for construction of Surajmal Vihar East Campus amounting to Rs. 48.86 Crore is under active consideration.
University Grants Commission had also recognized the GGSIP University and had declared it eligible for receiving central assistance in terms of rules under Section of 12 – B of UGC Act 1956. Earlier the University had already been included in the list of Universities maintained by the commission under section – 2 ( f) of UGC Act.
Under the Capital Works funds will be required to meet the expenditure for construction of University buildings at Sector-3, Dwarka ( west campus) and Surajmal Vihar ( East campus )
An outlay of Rs.5650.00 lakh Rs.200.00 lakh as Revenue + Rs.5450.00 lakh as capital) has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
3. SPECIAL COACHING FACILITIES FOR COMBINED ENTRANCE TEST FOR MEDICAL AND ENGINEERING COURSES TO DESERVING STUDENTS . (Rs. 40.00 Lakh )
As per the directions of the Planning Commission, the plan budget toward the SCSP has been kept on pro-rata basis commensurate with percentage of SC population of Delhi .
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OBJECTIVE :-
To provide specialized coaching for combined entrance test for Medical, Engineering, Architecture and Law courses to needy and deserving students studying in Govt. Schools.
JUSTIFICATION :-
The combined entrance test for Medical, Engineering, Architecture and Law courses conducted by various Universities / Institutions is highly competitive nature. The students studying in Govt. schools and desirous of pursuing these courses often do not make it due to lack of guidance and skills. Private coaching institutes charge exorbitant fee, which majority of these students can not afford.
The SC population in Delhi is 16.9% of total population of Delhi, thus the provision of 17 % has been kept under SCSP against the approved outlay of the scheme.
Thus this component has been created to impart specialized coaching facilities for these courses during vacation for needy and deserving students studying in Govt. Schools and wishing to these professional courses. Five centers have been identified for imparting the coaching to the deserving students of the Delhi Govt. schools just after 12th Class. At one centre 100 students will be imparted coaching for which the file is under submission for active consideration.
1. South : Acharya Narendra Dev College 2. North/West : Swami Sradhanand College 3. North : Keshav Mahavidyalaya 4. West : Deen Dayal Upadyaya College 5. East : Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women
An outlay of Rs.40.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
4. GIA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOSTEL FOR COLLEGE GOING GIRL STUDENTS IN DELHI .(Rs. 200.00 Lakh)
As per the directions of the Planning Commission, the plan budget toward the SCSP has been kept on pro-rata basis commensurate with percentage of SC population of Delhi.
The number of Women colleges in Delhi has gone up from 5 to 17 during last 30 years. This does not include the college of nursing and college of Applied sciences. Consequently the no. of college going girls have also been gone up from 8000 to around more than 1 Lakh which include those enrolled in evening classes. With the increasing enrollment the facilities of hostels proved to be totally inadequate. At present the five colleges namely Miranda House, LSR College , I.P.College, Lady Irwin College and Doulat Ram Colleges have hostel facilities. The demand for hostels in these colleges has also been increased at-least 5 to 6 times.
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In Delhi the SC population is 16.9% of total population, thus a provision of 17 % has been kept under SCSP against approved outlay of the scheme.
In other colleges no hostel facilities has been provided. The Delhi Commission for Women conducted a study of the residential facilities available to out of town girls students of Delhi University and made several recommendations regarding provision of Hostels for girls students. There is a acute shortage of accommodation for girls students in Delhi. In the light of the above observations the following proposals have been made.
a. To provide 100 % GIA to Women Colleges 100 % funded by Delhi Govt. for construction of girls hostels depending on the availability of land with them.
b. To provide 50 % GIA to women colleges 5 % funded by Delhi Govt. for construction of girls hostels depending on the availability of land with them.
c. To provide 25 % GIA to Delhi University colleges and trust colleges for women, which are not funded by Delhi Govt., for construction of additional rooms in the hostels for girls students in the existing facilities available with the colleges subject to maximum of Rs. 50 Lakh.
d. Estimates of the construction work of the hostel and additional rooms may be got vetted by a Govt. agency like PWD / CPWD or any other authorized agencies by the Govt.
e. Subsequent income from the hostels constructed with the grant of Govt. of Delhi shall be shared between college and the Govt. On the same ratio of GIA after deducting running and maintenance expenses of the hostel.
f. Girl hostels constructed by one college may also admit girl student of other women college.
An outlay of Rs.200.00 lakh(Rs.150.00 lakh as Revenue + Rs.50.00 lakh as capital) has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
5. GIA TO THE COLLEGES BEING MANAGED BY TRUST AND AFFILIATED WITH DELHI UNIVERSITY FOR HERITAGE STATUS.(Rs. 500.00 Lakh)
As per the directions of the Planning Commission, the plan budget toward the SCSP has been kept on pro-rata basis commensurate with percentage of SC population of Delhi.
Presently more than 80 degree colleges are affiliated with the Delhi University. Out of these, 24 colleges are being managed by trust. The entire expenditure of 24 colleges was borne by the respective trust. The GIA to the colleges being managed by trust which are affiliated with Delhi University is given by Delhi Government for maintains of Heritage Status as no financial assistant was provided by the UGC.
In Delhi the SC population is 16.9% of total population, thus a provision of 17 % has been kept under SCSP against approved outlay of the scheme.
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OBJECTIVE :
To improve physical infrastructure of colleges being managed by private trusts and affiliated with Delhi University. GIA is also given to other colleges for maintenance of heritage buildings. Keeping in view the deteriorated condition of infrastructure facilities of such colleges, their contribution in higher education and resources crunch with private trust, it is appropriate that Delhi Govt. may provide special GIA to these colleges for infrastructure development.
Programme contents:-
a) Repair, renovation, modification, expansion and maintenance of college buildings.
b) Maintenance of heritage buildings.
c) The maximum amount of such GIA would be Rs. 1 crore per college and a college gets such GIA one time in 5 years period.
The Directorate of Higher Education has prepared a Pattern of Assistance and got approved from Planning and Finance Deptt., Govt. of NCT of Delhi. The GIA would be released by the Directorate of Higher Education after approval of Planning and Finance Deptt.
An outlay of Rs.500.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
6. STRENGTHENING OF DIRECTORATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION (Direction & Admn.) (Rs.128.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVE
This Directorate is to be responsible to carry out following objectives:-
• Preparing comprehensive policy for Higher Education for next five years. • To prepare Financial Pattern of Assistance for colleges. • Opening of New Degree Colleges in new various localities in Delhi. • To issue Directions for proper utilization of funds. • To release GIA to colleges as per their needs. • After Utilizations of GIA , to ensure that the accounts of the colleges are audited by Examiner Local Fund Accounts ( ELFA) , Directorate of Audit, GNCT of Delhi. • Acquisition of proper sites for opening of various colleges. • Grant N.O.C. to the educational institutes requires affiliation from GGSIP University.
Programme contents :
• Opening of New Colleges. • Monitoring of release of GIA to the Colleges. • Introduction of vocational subjects in Higher Education. • Monitoring of all the matters pertaining to the Higher Education. 197
Presently the working strength of this Directorate is as under :-
One Director, One Dy. Director , One Asstt. Director ( Plg.) , One Statistical Officer , One Admn. Officer, One AAO, Four Head Clerk, Two Grd. III Steno , Two Statistical Assistant, Three U.D.Cs.,Three L.D.Cs., Two Drivers, Two Peons.
55 additional posts in various categories were Approvedfor smooth and efficient functioning of this Directorate of Higher Education during 10th Five year Plan. Out of these only four posts have been created and filled up. Remaining additional posts are also Approved during Annual Plan 2007-08 .
An outlay of Rs.128.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
7. DELHI INSTITUTE OF HERITAGE REASEARCH AND MANAGEMENT (Rs.150.00 Lakh)
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
The Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management has been established as an autonomous educational institute with the following aims and objectives.
1. To undertake research projects in Archeology and History, including explorations and excavation, of ancient sites and monuments in which, Delhi is very reach, and the study of documents in state archives.
2. To encourage and also help technically and financially, institutions and individual to undertake research projects in different branches of Archeology and different aspects of Indian History.
3. To impart training in Heritage Management.
4. To support financially research and training centres dealing with comprehensive documentation and reference service on Archeological, palaeo- environmental conservation and historical research.
5. To prepare and maintain a national register of those engaged in research work in theoretical and practical archaeology as well as history and related field of study such as political thought and philosophy.
6. To promote publication of archaeological and historical research of high standard and to undertake publication of occasional papers, journals and popular literature concerning such research.
7. To advise the Govt. of NCT of Delhi on all matters pertaining to heritage managements, archaeology and history.
Academic course. i. Post-Graduate Diploma in Conservation, Preservation & Heritage Management. ii. Master in Archaeology and Heritage Management. iii. Master in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management.
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The details of Major and Minor Projects are as under :-
Major Projects :-
i. Listing and documentation of ancient sites, monuments, buildings and other structures in the area falling within the new urbanisable limits of Delhi as per the Master Plan for Delhi02021 in particular, and National Capital Region in general.
ii. Integrated Management Plan for Mehrouli Archaeological Area.
iii. Integrated Management Plan for Red Fort.
iv. Archaeological Investigations from Meerut to Khair along river Hindon , including section scrapping and trial trenching.
Minor Projects :-
i. The monuments of the Sultanate period – an analysis of building material.
ii. Scientific study of NBPW and its bearing on cultural environment.
iii. Tourism in Delhi : Assessment and proposal for improvement.
iv. Conservation strategy for gardens of Mughal , Delhi.
v. Shahjahananbad : A study.
vi. Updating the Conservation Manual .
vii. Sacred sites of Uttar Pradesh.
A major research project on the documentation of “ Delhi’s Heritage “ is being carried out by the Institute.
TRAINING TO STUDENTS
The students were given training both in lab and in field. The students were taken for study trip to the various monuments and museums of Delhi for imparting at site study of Art, Architecture, Choreography, problems and remedies of conservation & preservation of monuments at sites like, Ghalib’s Haveli, Laharuwali Haveli, Safdarjang Madarsa, Lodhi Tombs, Houz Rani , Houz-Khas group of monuments, Qutab Complex, Kalkaji Temple, Tughlakabad fort, National Museum, National History Museum, Modern Art Gallery.
The students were also taken for study tour to Kajuraho, Sanchi, Bhojpur, Bhimketka, Ellora, Ajanta, Bibi-ka-Makbara etc. Students of the Institute actively participated in two days International Seminar held at Agra organized by Confederation of Indian Industries. The student and staff of the Institute were not required to pay the Registration fee of Rs. 3000 /- each which was charged from each participating delegates. An outlay of Rs.150.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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8. AWARDS FOR MERITORIOUS STUDENTS STUDYING IN GOVERNMENT COLLEGES(Rs. 2 .00 Lakh )
OBJECTIVE
To institute an award for meritorious students pursuing general stream education in Government colleges with a view to encouraging the spirit to excel, and recognizing the merit.
JUSTIFICATION
It has been observed that there are various scholarships instituted for students pursuing technical and professional courses but there is no such scheme where students pursuing general stream education are given the incentives. Therefore, it is appropriate that Awards be instituted for meritorious students pursuing general stream education. This will serve as a motivation to intelligent and serious students and would boost their morale.
All the three general streams i.e. Science, Commerce, and Arts, in a three years Degree Course have two segments viz. Honors and General Pass. There would be as many number of students topping in each of this streams. The topper in each of the three streams for each year will be given a Cash Award of Rs. 5000 /- each. Thus the total expenditure likely to be incurred will be Rs. 5000X3X6 = Rs. 90,000 /- per annum . The amount will be given in the form of GIA to the Colleges concerned.
An outlay of Rs.2.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
9. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COURSES IN GOVERNMENT COLLEGES Rs.50 .00 Lakh)
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this scheme is to introduce new courses in thrust areas and environment related fields.
JUSTIFICATION
The Government colleges affiliated with Delhi University are, generally, running conventional courses in Science, Commerce and Humanities. Though these degree level courses have not lost their relevance, the demand from the employer sectors like industry, commerce and research for emerging and thrust areas is increasing unabatedly. It is , therefore, Approvedto introduce professional courses, with much better placement prospects, like Biotechnology, Genetics Plant Molecular Biology, Environment studies etc. In fact the Hon’ble Supreme Court, in one of its judgments , has issued directions for introducing Environment studies as compulsorily studies in colleges at degree level. The courses will, to begin with, have intake of 30 students. Initially these courses may be started in the colleges fully funded by the Govt. of Delhi, and imparting Science education. There are five Colleges of this category. The beginning may be made by introducing these courses in four colleges with intake of 30 students in each course in each college. This
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would create 480 seats for specialized professional courses. Starting of the course would be subject to its approval by Delhi University and other Authorities concerned.
An outlay of Rs.50.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
10. Renovation of Existing Building (MINOR REPAIR & MAINTENANCE WORKS)(Rs. 120 .00 Lakh)
There are 28 Delhi Govt. Sponsored colleges affiliated to Delhi University which are funded by Delhi Govt. Out of these 28 colleges 12 are 100 % funded by Delhi Govt. and remaining 16 colleges are 5 % funded by Delhi Govt. Out of these 28 colleges, some colleges are running in school buildings which are the property of Directorate of Education , GNCT of Delhi . The Directorate of Higher Education can not make the major repair i.e. change of basic structure of the school buildings as the possession of these buildings lies with the Education Deptt. Hence the Directorate of Higher Education can only make the minor repair & maintenance works in these buildings for smooth and efficient functioning of these colleges.
An outlay of Rs.120.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007 - 08.
11. GIA TO GGSIP UNIVERSITY FOR INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Rs. 650 .00 Lakh)
It is quite apparent that as against the total intake capacity of 1,01,451 in the country, North Western region comprising of Chandigarh, Haryana , Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir , New Delhi , Punjab and Rajasthan has only an intake of 7627 seats i.e. 7 % of the total intake. On the other hand, the intake capacity of South, South-West and West are 28195, 23964, 28349 i.e. 27 % , 23 % , 28 % respectively. This has to face a lot of competition and even those getting more than 90 % of Delhi are also placed in disadvantageous position in other States because of the domicile factor. Students in other states even with 60 % or so marks are getting admission. In view of this one Engineering College exclusively for Women i.e. Mahila Institute of Technology now Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology had already been setup in 1998-99 to impart following Under- graduate programmes :-
1. Computer and Communication Engineering Intake – 40 2. Electrical and Electronics Engineering ntake – 60 3. Mechanical and Automation Engineering Intake – 60 4. Environmental Engineering Intake – 30 5. Chemical Engineering ntake – 30
An outlay of Rs.650.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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NEW SCHEMES
12. RE-IMBURSEMENT OF FEE PAID BY SC/ST STUDENTDS ADMITTED IN COACHING INSTITUTIONS FOR COMBINED ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS.(Rs 10.00 LAKH)
OBJECTIVE
To provide special coaching to the SCs/STs students:- a. Admission in to the reputed/established institutions imparting technical, vocational courses such as in Engineering, Medical , Management, Information Technology and other service related courses in Public & Private Sectors. b. Recruitment to Civil Services(Group 'A' & 'B'),Public Sector Undertakings, Banking Services, as well as in Private Sectors.
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:
A) The Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi, B- Block, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi, will be implementing Agency. The Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of the Director, Higher Education will be empowered to select the Institutions. The reputed/established Institutions in Private Sector who are imparting coaching for technical vocational course such as in Engineering, Medical, Management, Information Technology and services related courses viz Civil Services(Group 'A' & 'B'),Public Sector Undertakings, Banking Services, as well as in private sector and have achieved distinctions during the preceding ten years, in terms of success rate of candidates coached by such institutions, will be selected for imparting the coaching.
B) A separate Institute will be selected for each professional course by the Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of the Director, Higher Education. The committee will consist the following members:-
Director, Higher Education, GNCT of Delhi Chairman, Joint Secretary, TTE, GNCT of Delhi. Member,Dy. Director(SC/ST),GNCT of Delhi Member),Dy. Secretary,Finance,GNCT of Delhi Member,Dy. Director,Hr .Education,GNCT of Delhi. Members and Asstt. Director(Plg),Hr. Education, GNCT of Delhi Member Secretary.
C) The details of the scheme will be advertised in the Month of June every year inviting applications from the eligible students from the bona fide residents of Delhi in all the leading News Papers, both in English & Hindi.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA OF THE ISTUDENTS FOR SELECTION UNDER THE SCHEME:- a) The students should have/had passed their 12 class from Delhi only will be eligible for applying under the scheme. b) The Scheduled Caste Certificate should be issued from Delhi only. c) The students belonging to SCs/STs category shall have to produce the domicile 202
certificate issued by the concerned SDM/Tehshildar. d) The students will be selected based on merit. e) Only the students belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes having their family income upto Rs.1.00 lakh per annum will be eligible under the scheme. f) The scheme can be availed by a particular student only once, irrespective of the number of chances, he/she may be entitled to in a particular competitive examination. g) In case, where examination is conducted in two stages(i.e. Preliminary and Main), candidates will be allowed to take coaching of the Preliminary as well as Main Examination.
THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE COACHED UNDER DIFFERENT STREAMS IN A YEAR
Engineering-40 students, Medical-40 Students Information Technology-40 Students, Management-40 Students, Civil Services (Group ‘A’ & “B’ ) 40 Students and Banking Services-40 Students..
DURATION OF COURSE
One year coaching will be imparted to each students in each stream.
S. Name of Course Duration Lump-sum No.of Total No. fee per Students Amount course per ( in Lakh ) students ( in Rs. ) 1. Engineering 10-12 Months 50,000 /- 40 20 2. Medical July to May 11 60,000 /- 40 24 Months 3. Information 10-12 Months 50,000 /- 40 40 Technology 4. Management 12 Months 25,000 /- 40 10 5. Civil Services ( 10-12 Months 1,00,000 /- 40 40 Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ ) 6. Banking Services 10-12 Months 40,000 /- 40 16 7. Contingency ------25 Expenditure TOTAL 175
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PAYMENT OF FEE a. The fee will be decided in the Committee under the Chairmanship of Director, Higher Education and Head of Institute as per pattern of the Institute. b. Lump-sum payment will be made to the Institute in advance.
TERMS & CONDITIONS TO BE COMPLIED WITH BY THE COACHING INSTITUTION a. The coaching Institutes will admit students selected by the committee (indicated at para 4). b. The students covered under the scheme shall have to attend all classes. In the event of any student remaining absent for more than three days, without any valid reason or without any intimation to the Institute as well as to the Directorate of Higher Education, the name of such students will be struck off from scheme and another student shall be taken in his/her place. The concerned Institute shall send the monthly attendance sheet of all the candidates who are taking the benefits of the scheme. c. A separate record/account shall be maintained by the Institute of all the candidates under the scheme will be made available to any officer of the Directorate of Higher Education at any time. d. The institute shall send the monthly report, attendance of all the sponsored candidates. e. If any candidate taking the benefit of the scheme are not attending the institute, the candidate will be liable to refund the amount in full with 18 % penal interest. The candidate will have to sign the Indemnity Bond in this regard before joining the institutes/scheme. f. The Institute shall maintain full record of each candidates enrolled for each coaching programme and send the progress for coaching and placement of each of the candidates.
MONITORING & EVALUATION a. The Directorate of Higher Education will monitor the coaching/training of the students covered under the scheme on continuous basis b. The Institute shall submit a comprehensive report at the end of each session giving details of success achieved by each student coached by it to the Directorate of Higher Education and further candidates will only be sponsored for next year after analyzing the previous report.
An outlay of Rs.10.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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13. Setting up of Ambedkar University Rs.500.00 lakh)
BACKGROUND
The Hon’ble Chief Minister, Delhi in a meeting on 27th November, 2006 attended by Hon’ble member of Parliament Sh. Sajjan Kumar alongwith officers from Development Department, Higher Education, Education, Panchayat etc. desired to open a new University at Roshnpura Village, Najafgarh, Delhi.
The Hon’ble member of Parliament Sh. Sajjan Kumar stated that way back, nearly 17 Acres of Gram Sabha land was handed over to Delhi University to open new colleges for girls & boys to cater the students of rural background. Till date nothing concrete has come out. Hon’ble Chief Minister then suggested that the said land be taken back from Delhi University and proposal be made to establish a new university on the said land to cater the students of rural background and the name of the university be approved to be AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY.
An outlay of Rs.500.00 lakh (Rs.400.00 lakh as Revenue + Rs.100.00 lakh as capital) has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
14. Provision of financial assistance for the students of economically weaker sections(Rs.50.00 lakh)
OBJECT
To encourage the students of economically weaker sections to get higher education and also to enable them to compete with those students coming from socially and economically advantageous sections.
The assistance to economically weaker section will be given to the students on merit basis out of those who are desirous to get higher education. The students of economically weaker sections can also enhance their skills and capabilities for ensuring the rapid economic development and integration in the national main stream. The students who could not seek admission in higher education / colleges due to high level of admission fee will be benefited by this scheme.
ELIGIBILITY
The students whose parents have income upto Rs. 60,000 /- Annually , will be counted as economically weaker section students for which the students will have to produce a certificate from the Revenue Department.
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
The scheme will be implemented in 28 colleges which are funded by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi by the Directorate of Higher Education.
An outlay of Rs.50.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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15. PROVISION FOR AWARD FOR COLLEGE LECTURER (Rs. 20.00 LAKH)
It has been assumed on the general impression of the citizens that the teaching standards are decreasing in the Govt. colleges. The College lecturers are evaluated on their class room performance, other accomplishments, research works and their overall corporate contributions. The feedback on the performance is confidentially communicated to the concerned college lecturers in the form of their strengths and weakness by the Competent Authority. They are also consulted for steadily converting their weaknesses to opportunities for their further development and enhancing their contributions in the field of teaching and research.
Objective
The College lecturers will get motivated in getting awards. It will be result oriented if the college lecturers are awarded suitably. The college lecturers will take keen interest & devote maximum time with the students in case they are suitably awarded.
Rate of Award:-
The award will carry a cash price of Rs. 75,000 /- ( Rupees seventy five thousand only) to best lecturer in each of the 28 Colleges funded by Govt. of NCT of Delhi and affiliated to University of Delhi.
An outlay of Rs.20 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08 .
16. OPENING OF NEW DEGREE COLLEGES IN DELHI (Rs.430.00 Lakh )
The population of Delhi is ever increasing. People from other states of India find Delhi a valuable educational destination. A rough estimate suggests the population of Delhi is approximately 1.6 Crores. Students passing out from Central Board of Secondary Education and All India Secondary Education Examination are nearly One Lakh per every year. Besides this students from neighboring states prefer Delhi as a better study centre. At present, two affiliating universities namely Delhi University & Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University are functioning in Delhi having 83 affiliating colleges and 63 self-financed privately managed institutes with an annual intake of nearly 34,000 and 10,000 students respectively which includes graduation & Post-graduation courses. The courses taught in GGSIP University are mostly for graduate students except 5 years LLB course, BBA course and BCA courses.
While considering the students passing higher secondary (12th Class) nearly One Lakh students qualify every year. As the Delhi University has an annual intake of around 20000 students for under-graduate courses and GGSIP University has only an intake of 5000 students, there is a big gap between students admitted and those desiring for admission. Nearly One lakh students pass every year from schools and not all of them are interested for higher studies but still 50% of the passed student’s desire to study further, which means that 50000 students desire to get about 25000 seats. Based on rough estimate, Delhi therefore deserves atleast 25000 more seats for aspiring students.
Delhi has Three Central Universities named Indira Gandhi National Open University, Jamia Millia Islamia and Jawahar Lal Nehru University besides 10 Deemed Universities and 2 institutes of national importance named AIIMS and IIT. If all these institutions admit 5000 students from Delhi still 20000 students remain without going for higher studies. Delhi needs atleast 35 more colleges for liberal Arts, Management, Engineering courses.
An outlay of Rs.430.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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III. M unicipal Corporation of Delhi
1. EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENT OF PRE - PRIMARY EDUCATION (AGE GROUP 4-5 YEARS). (Rs. 112.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVES:
To provide suitable environment to the children in the age group 4-5 years for proper growth and to reduce wastage and stagnation at the primary level.
The need for pre-primary education has long been emphasised on the ground that it would lead to providing healthy wholesome learning environment. It is also considered as a preparatory stage for the realisation of universalisation of primary education.
Provision of Nursery school facilities serves a useful purpose in preparing children for formal education. This is particularly necessary in respect of children coming from unsatisfactory home conditions where extent of wastage and stagnation is very high. Nursery Education helps to reduce this evil to a great extent. Besides, there is tremendous demand for opening of new nursery classes/schools in different colonies/segments. Keeping in view the ground reality, children living in these colonies who are at the lowest level of the social strata must go to the nursery classes so as to make a beginning in the process of elementary education. This will also reduce the dropout rate and improve the quality of education in the primary sections.
Norms for opening of new nursery classes / additional nursery sections are as 1st Section from 20 to 40 Children, 2nd Section from 41 to 70 children, 3rd Section from 71 to 100 children, and 4th Section from 101 to 130 children.
Keep on adding 30 for each additional section
At present nursery classes are functioning in 879 primary schools besides 33 independent Nursery schools with an enrolment of approx. 48000 children.
PHYSICAL TARGETS
During 2007-2008, following attached classes / additional sections and posts will be created as follows:-
2007-08 a) No. of new nursery classes/ additional sections to 40 be opened. b) Posts of Nry. Teachers to be created 40 c) Posts of Nry. Ayas to be created. 20 d) No. of children to be covered. 55,000
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For discouraging the early introduction of the 3 R’s by promoting the play way methods, educational toys and other nursery equipments shall be provided in schools. Material required for facilitating the growth and development of pre primary education shall be provided in schools which shall include building blocks, tricycles, cotton durries, ghunghroo, educational toys, musical instruments etc., Tables, Chairs, book cases, chowkies and Almirahs for children are proposed to be purchased during 2007-2008 to equip the nursery schools/sections/classes.
An outlay of Rs. 112.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
2 EXPANSION OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (Rs.1320.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVES
Universalisation of Primary Education and providing educational facilities to all children in the age group of 5-11 yrs. in the area of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Providing primary schooling facilities is an obligatory function of the Corporation. Corporation has opened primary schools in its area in such a way that every eligible child can seek admission by traveling a walking distance from the place of his residence. There are 1811 primary schools with a total enrolment of approx 8.88 lacs These schools cover rural, slum areas, J.J. clusters, re-settlement colonies and other colonies developed by the DDA/Govt. of NCT, Delhi.
Yard-stick for post fixation of teachers being followed in primary schools is as under:- No. of sections No. of children in classes I, II III,IV & V
Ist Section up to 55 up to 55 2nd Section 56 to 100 56 to 95 3rd Section 101 to 145 96 to 135 Next section go on adding 45 go on adding 40
On every ten sections in a school, one additional post of teacher is provided. Principal would be taking care of the school system and shall be involved in inspection/supervision of classes in his/her school. They would however be required to take demonstration teaching of 10 periods per week. On an average, 15% of the working teachers are attending various training programmes which are organized for qualitative improvement. A training-cum-leave reserve panel of teachers needs to be created, against maternity leave, extra ordinary leave and away from duty place. Each zone will be allocated posts under training-cum-leave reserve keeping in view the total number of teachers in their zones. 15% of the total posts of primary teachers shall be created to be utilised as leave / training reserve. This will also serve the department when teachers are promoted as TGT’s or Head Masters.
Keeping in view the increase in the number of children, following posts shall be created during 2007-2008.
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PHYSICAL TARGETS
2007-2008
a) No. of schools to be opened/ bifurcated 20 b) No. of additional children to be covered 20,000 c) Posts of SI(Gen) to be created 1 d) Posts of Principals to be created 20 e) No. of posts of Pry.Trs.to be created 200 f) No. of post of primary teachers as leave 30 reserve. g) Posts of Class-IV to be created 50
To enhance the capacity of schools in retaining children in the school system, essential infrastructural facilities will be provided in schools for teachers and children. Furniture items like Chairs, dual desks, steel book cases, Jute patties, big cotton durries, steel almirahs, Black Boards , water coolers with water purifiers etc. will be purchased for use in schools. Globe, Atlas and maps (both Political and Physical-World, India and Delhi) will be purchased for use in the schools.
An outlay of Rs.1320.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
3. IMPROVEMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (Rs.2423.00 lakhs)
OBJECTIVES
To attain qualitative improvement in educational standards with a thrust on improving the quality of In-service Teachers Education.
It is necessary to pay proper attention to qualitative improvement also in addition to quantitative expansion.
An In-service Teacher Education Institute is being run by M.C.D., at Shakti Nagar for carrying out research and extension work in the field of pre-primary and primary education.
Equipments like colour TV,VCR, Computer with printer and furniture, VCD, Projector(slide), desert coolers, water coolers, OHP, Public Address System, seminar chairs, typewriters, furniture etc. shall be purchased during 2007-08. Provision for telephone connection in all schools is also proposed.
The department has introduced the scheme of Computer Aided Learning in its schools in phased manner. At present 1381 schools are covered under the scheme. Remaining schools shall be covered in the current financial year. Department is also conducting the training programme for teachers in the field of computer education.
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Interconnectivity between the schools, zonal offices and Headquarter is essential for speedy flow of information, data etc. For this purpose, MIS is to be used by the department. It will also help in proper monitoring and supervision of school system. For implementation of MIS in MCD schools, one computer with printer, furniture and other equipments for all schools, zonal offices, In-service Tr. Training Institute and Science Centers is to be procured. Besides this, a separate computer cell is to be established at HQ for supervision.
During 2007-2008, the following measures will be adopted to improve the quality of education in MCD schools:
1. Long Term and Short Term In-service training programmes services for various categories of officials including teachers and supervisory staff e.g. orientation of newly promoted Principals, English teaching seminars, educational tours outside Delhi for officers and teachers and children, educational tours outside India for officers. participation in Gandhi Mela etc. children competitions.
2. Expansion of library facilities by purchase of magazine, Newspapers, equipments, furniture, book cases, steel almirah and other facility equipments such as photocopier, vacuum cleaner, curtains, fire extinguishers etc. for all 13 libraries & books for schools/zonal/central libraries. Tours of reputed libraries in and outside Delhi.
3. Research and Publication of Educational and Instructional material, periodicals etc.
4. Distribution of zonal and Municipal awards to outstanding teachers, Principals and Class-IV employees so as to inculcate healthy constructive competitive spirit.
5. Central / zonal level Competitions for children teachers & Principals and awards to the winners.
6. Organization of Kavi Sammelans by Teachers.
Details of creation of posts
2007-2008 1. Asstt. Librarians 2
2. Library Attendants 13
An outlay of Rs.2423.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
4. IMPROVEMENT OF SCIENCE TEACHING (Rs. 85.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVES
Development of a scientific temper characterized by spirit of inquiry. Besides this, it shall aim to develop objectivity leading to elimination of superstition and fatalism and use of scientific methods of inquiry and their use in solving problems.
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Creation of one post of Curator, Creation of 6 posts of Sweepers, Science Contingency for 2011 schools, Science Contingency for 6 science centers, Science contingency for CRC & HQ, Total 60 zonal science fairs in all 12 zones, Total 25 children tours outside Delhi and 900 children will be benefited, Hiring 1000 buses for local children tours and 60000 children will be benefitted, Science kits for 150 schools, TV repairs in all 12 Zones for 1000 CTVs, Purchase of one CNG mini bus for CRC, Purchase of Furniture, almirahs, water coolers fro 6 science centers & CRC, Camps for 15000 talented children, Remedial camps for 7200 children and Science & Maths seminar for 7200 teachers
DETAILS OF CREATION OF POSTS
2007-2008 a) Sweepers 6 b) Curator 1
An outlay of Rs. 85.00 lakh has been approved for annual Plan 2007-08
5. WELFARE SCHEMES FOR CHILDREN (Rs. 2860.00 lakh)
OBJECTIVES
Providing various incentives to achieve the goal of Universalisation of Primary Education, reducing drop-outs at the primary level of education and enabling the children of disadvantaged classes to come to the school-fold.
For achieving the long cherished goal of Universalisation of Primary Education various kinds of incentives i.e. Text Books, Uniform and Mid-day-Meal are being given by MCD to children falling in the age group of 5-11 yrs for their continued enrolment. As regard the incentive in the form of uniform is concerned, MCD is giving one set of summer dress to all children and one jersey to children studying in class I and class III.
In the year 2007-2008 department shall provide Text Books, uniform (Polyester blend cloth for skirt and koti to girls and nicker and shirts to boys), shoes & socks will be given to all children and jerseys to children studying in class I and class III.
Various tours in Delhi and Outside Delhi shall be conducted for children. Free hearing aids, spectacles shall be provided to the needy children. Besides this, merit scholarships shall be given to the meritorious children.
PHYSICAL TARGETS
Incentive 2007-2008 a) Text Books 900000 b) Uniform Cloth 900000 c) Shoes & Socks 900000 d) Jersey 405000 e) Tours 30000 f) Spectacles/hearing aids 1000 g) Merit Scholarship 7000 h) Cash incentive to Girl Child 450000
An outlay of Rs.2860.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08
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6. Strengthening of Establishment & Inspectorate Staff [Rs.100 Lakh]
OBJECTIVE
Creation and up-gradation of administrative posts to increase the efficiency of supervisory and administrative control over schools run by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Consequent upon the increase in the number of primary schools opened during 2002-2003 to 2006-2007 it is necessary to make corresponding increase in the administrative, supervisory, ministerial and non-ministerial staff in the Education Department.
The Education deptt. of M.C.D. has Headquarters at Kashmiri Gate besides 12 zonal offices one in each zone. Inadequate ministerial staff at zonal level has resulted in delay in disposal of important matters which has lower down the morale of the work force available in schools. The same needs to be strengthened so as to deliver the goods besides increasing the level of job satisfaction amongst teachers. It will, therefore, be expedient to create minimum number of posts of the Inspectorate/supervisory staff and the supporting staff.
The availability of basic facilities is a pre requisite for improving the quality of education, it is essential that the office set up is modernised by providing bilingual electronic typewriters, photocopy machines, fax machines, computers with inter connectivity, acqua quard water filters, refrigerators, inverters, generator set and office furniture required for zonal offices as well as HQ. Vehicles including Ambassador Cars, Gypsies, Zeeps, Trucks, Buses and inspection vans will be purchased. Besides above, payment of salary to drivers, maintenance and repairs of vehicles and expenditure on petrol, diesel etc. will also be required. Purchase of equipments like computers photocopiers and their upkeep, repair and maintenance shall help the inspectorate. In-service Training Institute being run by the Department shall be strengthened so as to make In-service Teacher Training programmes more meaningful besides picking up the pace of research programmes being undertaken by it.
PHYSICAL TARGETS
The following posts are proposed to create during Annual Plan 2007-08:
Addl. Director (Gen)-1, Addl. Director (MDM)-1, D.E.O. (Gen.)-1, DEO (MDM)-1, D.E.O(Phy.)-1, A.E.O.(Gen.)-1, AEO(MDM)-1, S.I. (Gen.)-2, SI(MDM)-4, Jr. Accountants- 4,Head Clerks-1, U.D.C.’s-2, Steno-Typists-1, Data Entry Operators-32, Drivers-3, L.D.C.’s- 4, & Peons-4
An outlay Rs.100.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
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7. CAPITAL WORKS
1) C/o School Building & Room i/c Rs.15 crore for fire fighting (Rs.6800.00 lakh)
2) C/o Porta Cabins for removal of Tented Accommodation from school (Rs. 1600.00 lakh)
888 classes/sections are housed in tented accommodation. Approx. 2642 rooms and prefabs would have out lived their age and would be are in dilapidated condition. Similarly approx. 350 rooms are not safe for use by children. Thus in all 4000 (2650+1000+350) pucca/semi pucca rooms shall be required to be constructed, out of which there is a proposal to construct 1163 rooms during 2007-2008. The existing facilities of drinking water, toilet blocks and electricity have been found to be quite insufficient to meet growing demand of the enrolled children in MCD schools, this will have to be strengthened. 20% of the allocation for Capital Works shall be utilized for carrying out special repairs. Payment of cost of land allotted for opening of new schools and compensation to land owners for acquisition of land shall also be made where required. Construction of Porta Cabins in place of tented accommodation shall also essential for achieve the target of tents free schools. Principals of all schools shall be given an amount of Rs. 50,000/- per year for upkeep of school complexes and for carrying out minor repairs.
Physical Targets 2007-08 i) Rooms 800 ii) Boundary wall 38 iii) Lavatory Blocks 160 iv) Porta Cabins 500
An outlay of Rs.8400.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
IV. New Delhi M unicipal Corporation i To achieve cent percent Universalization of elementary education in the age group of (6-11 years) and to reduce drop out. ii Attainment of literacy and numeracy at elementary level. iii To bring qualitative improvement in the standard of Education. iv To create consciousness about environment and its allied problems. v To provide vocational education at +2 stage to enhance self-employability of the students. vi To provide population education to bring about awareness about problems related with population growth. v To provide adolescence education to students from middle school.
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
1. Welfare Scheme (Rs.74.00 lakh)
Most of students in NDMC School belong to backward sections of society. Parents are unable to provide minimum required facilities for education to their children. Therefore, the scheme has been launched to provide incentives in the form of free textbooks, free stationery, free uniform, free woolen sweater, free shoes & socks and scholarships.
Objective:
To promote minimum required facilities for education to economically backward students.
Under this scheme, free text books to all the students of class I to XII, free stationery to all the students of class I to V, free uniform clothes to all the students of class I to XII and free shoes and socks to al students of class I to V are being provided in al NDMC and its aided schools. It is being proposed that two sets of uniform every year, besides Sweaters (instead of wool) may be issued to the students (Class I to V). Incentives will be provided according to rules followed by DG of Edn. and MCD.
An outlay of Rs.74.00 lakh has been approved for the Annual Plan 2007-08.
2. Qualitative Improvement of Elementary Education, School Library [N.S.], Setting up of Computer Lab and Work Experience and Hobby Centre [Rs.15.00 lakh]
Objective:
To bring qualitative improvement in standard of education. Besides all-round development of the personality of students.
To improve the standard of school library and purchase of books relevant for different subject / topics for use of students/teachers.
A series of activities introduced in NDMC schools during previous plans proved very useful. To acquaint the children with the local environment, opportunities are provided to the students studying in NDMC and its aided schools to visit Educational, Historical and sight seeing places under the Environmental Study Programme. In order to improve the standards necessary computers, furniture/equipment/appliances will be purchased.
An outlay of Rs.15.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
3. Capital Work (Rs.95.00 lakh)
Objective:
To improve the existing infrastructure and additional infrastructure of school building. It is proposed to construct the additional school building in the 11th Five Year Plan in NDMC area.
An outlay of Rs.95.00 lakh has been approved for the Annual Plan 2007-08.
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4. Incentive as scholarship for promoting education amongst girls, SC/ST/OBC students from class I to V (New Scheme) (Rs.1.00 lakh)
Objective: a. To promote education and curtailing of drop-outs rate of students. b. For this purpose, cash incentive as scholarship will be provided to girls, SC/ST/OBC students.
An outlay of Rs.1.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08.
SECONDARY EDUCATION i. Expansion of Secondary Education [Rs.12.00 Lakh]
NDMC being Municipal body has thrust on Primary Education and at present it has sufficient Secondary / Sr. Secondary schools to cater to their population.
An Outlay of Rs.12.00 lakh has been approved for Annual Plan 2007-08. ii. Educational Vocational Guidance (Rs.3.00 lakh)
NDMC is imparting vocational courses in its schools. Salary of vocational teachers and misc. expenditure is to be incurred from the proposed funds.
An outlay of Rs.3.00 lakh has been approved for the Annual Plan 2007-08.
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