Elementary Education
About 90% of the children in the age group (5-9) will be enrolled in schools by year 2002-03.
Gross enrolment ratio at primary level will be increased to 105% by year 2010 and Compulsory
Primary Education Act will be promulgated and enforced in a phased manner. Full utilization of
existing capacity at the basic level has been ensured by providing for introduction of double
shift in existing school of basics education. Quality of primary education will be improved
through revising curricula, imparting in-service training to the teachers, raising entry
qualifications for teachers from matriculation to intermediate, revising teacher training curricula,
improving management and supervision system and reforming the existing examination and
assessment system.
Integration of primary and middle level education in to elementary education (I-VIII).
Increasing participation rate from 46% to 65% by 2002-3 and 85% 2010 at middle level. At the
elementary level, a system of continuous evaluation will be adopted to ensure attainment of
minimum learning competencies for improving quality of education.
Secondary Education
One model secondary school will be set up at each district level.
A definite vocation or a career will be introduced at secondary level.
It would be ensured that all the boys and girls, desirous of entering secondary education,
become enrolled in secondary schools. Curriculum for secondary and higher secondary will be
revised and multiple textbooks will be introduced. The participation rate will be increased
from 31% to 48% by 2002-03. The base for technical and vocational education shall be broadened
through introduction of a stream of matriculation (Technical) on pilot basis and establishment of
vocational high schools. Multiple textbooks shall be introduced at secondary school level.