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What was the primary aim of the District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) launched in India in 1993-94?
What was the primary aim of the District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) launched in India in 1993-94?
Which of the following is NOT a major objective of the DPEP?
Which of the following is NOT a major objective of the DPEP?
How does DPEP address the educational needs of tribal children?
How does DPEP address the educational needs of tribal children?
What kind of support does DPEP provide for teachers?
What kind of support does DPEP provide for teachers?
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What does Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) primarily focus on?
What does Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) primarily focus on?
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Which of the following is a significant element of DPEP's implementation strategy?
Which of the following is a significant element of DPEP's implementation strategy?
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Which group is specifically targeted by DPEP to reduce educational disparities?
Which group is specifically targeted by DPEP to reduce educational disparities?
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In the context of DPEP, what does the term 'universalization of education' refer to?
In the context of DPEP, what does the term 'universalization of education' refer to?
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Study Notes
Universalization of Education in India
- The Indian Constitution mandates the provision of free and compulsory education, leading to various initiatives.
- Voluntary organizations play a role in implementing the plan for universal education.
District Primary Education Programme (DPEP)
- Launched in India in 1993-94, aimed at decentralizing educational planning at the district level.
- Designed to address the specific educational needs of districts.
- Objectives include:
- Enhancing the enrollment of students and reducing dropout rates by 10%.
- Increasing the number of children receiving primary education, specifically aimed at ensuring access for all from class I to class V.
Key Functions of DPEP
- Development of textbooks and reading materials.
- Provision of supplementary inputs to teachers and students.
- Conducting teacher training and academic support.
- Strengthening District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET).
- Recruitment of teachers and establishment of educational institutions.
- Facilitating distance education and integrating early childhood education.
- Fostering social equity and reducing disparities between tribal and non-tribal children in education.
Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA)
- A program focused on achieving universal elementary education with a target to reduce dropout rates to less than 5%.
- Aims to improve access to quality education for all children in India.
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Explore the contemporary concerns and issues in education, focusing on the role of voluntary organizations in the universalization of education. Learn about government initiatives like the District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) launched in India to ensure free and compulsory education for all.
