About the Book

Access to Elementary Education in India

The education of all the school going age children in the age group of 6 to 14 years rests with the government. This has been admitted by each and every modern government of the contemporary world. The importance of elementary education is evident from the fact that it is not only seen as a means of ensuring a bright future for the children but building their capacity so as to enable them to lead a purposeful life and play a more meaningful role in the development of the country. According to the Constitution of India, elementary education is a fundamental right of children in the age group of 6-14 years. India has about 688,000 primary schools and 110,000 secondary schools. According to statistics two third of school going age children of India are enrolled in schools but the figures are deceptive as many don't attend schools regularly. At least half of all students from rural area drop out before completing school. The government has rolled out many plans to increase the percentage of elementary education. The plans such as 'Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA), District Primary Education Program (DPEP), Operation Blackboard, Mid Day Meal has been successful to a great extent. This book will enable teachers, academicians, education planners and administrators get a holistic view of the current elementary education scenario in the country. CONTENTS : (1)Introduction (2)Female Education (3)Girls Education (4)Women's Unequal Participation in Education (5)Vocational Training for Women (6)Primacy of Women's Education (7)Empowering Women in India: New Roles for Education Women's Studies (8)Educational Status of Rural Dalit Women.