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The state has drafted a policy for quality education making primary schools available within the radius of a kilometre.We have made a good beginning,"the minister adds.
Funds wouldn't be a problem,according to Thorat,as budgetary allocations have been made."The state is bearing the financial burden.Schools have no reason to worry,"he says.About schools not implementing the act,he says,"No one can escape since it's mandatory for all.We will take action against schools flouting the norms,"Thorat adds.
On their part,schools say that they are not clear about the exact provisions of RTE.As they cannot ask for donations,managements are worried about financial aspect of implementation of the act.Besides,the law also talks about a specific teacher-student ratio whereas schools are dealing with lack of trained teachers.As a solution,schools demand a strong support structure.
According to experts,what is required is better monitoring and regulatory system.Proper check on the system will give expected results,says Dr Ashok Kolaskar,eminent academician,former vice-chancellor of University of Pune and ex-chairman of UGC."There is no need to review RTE.Focus should now be on its implementation.Instead of finding escape routes,schools should cooperate.Vigilant monitoring will ensure effective implementation.Inadequate infrastructure is the real problem,"he says.
Any act has to be flawless,says Vasant Kalpande,former chairman the Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education."RTE is an excellent act.In this Internet age,Schools can't plead ignorance of provisions.Visit the website of the ministry of education and you will get all the details,"he says.
However,he agrees that tough challenges lie ahead."Poor infrastructure is the biggest problem.We have the extremes with some urban schools being plush while many rural schools still coming to terms with it.Reaching out to mofussil areas is difficult.Again,there is an acute dearth of trained teachers.Effective implementation demands good financial backing along with a longterm policy,"Kalpande says.
The state is working on executing academic reforms say,Vijaysheela Sardesai,state education board chairperson."We have conducted a meeting with all officials in the districts to inform them about RTE.Its provisions have been discussed in details.Now,workshops and seminars will be conducted for teachers at taluka-level.We will reach out to each and every teacher across the state.Guidelines have also been issued on the policy of promoting students,"she concludes.
kanchan.gogate@timesgroup.com
The state has drafted a policy for quality education making primary schools available within the radius of a kilometre.We have made a good beginning,"the minister adds.
Funds wouldn't be a problem,according to Thorat,as budgetary allocations have been made."The state is bearing the financial burden.Schools have no reason to worry,"he says.About schools not implementing the act,he says,"No one can escape since it's mandatory for all.We will take action against schools flouting the norms,"Thorat adds.
On their part,schools say that they are not clear about the exact provisions of RTE.As they cannot ask for donations,managements are worried about financial aspect of implementation of the act.Besides,the law also talks about a specific teacher-student ratio whereas schools are dealing with lack of trained teachers.As a solution,schools demand a strong support structure.
According to experts,what is required is better monitoring and regulatory system.Proper check on the system will give expected results,says Dr Ashok Kolaskar,eminent academician,former vice-chancellor of University of Pune and ex-chairman of UGC."There is no need to review RTE.Focus should now be on its implementation.Instead of finding escape routes,schools should cooperate.Vigilant monitoring will ensure effective implementation.Inadequate infrastructure is the real problem,"he says.
Any act has to be flawless,says Vasant Kalpande,former chairman the Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education."RTE is an excellent act.In this Internet age,Schools can't plead ignorance of provisions.Visit the website of the ministry of education and you will get all the details,"he says.
However,he agrees that tough challenges lie ahead."Poor infrastructure is the biggest problem.We have the extremes with some urban schools being plush while many rural schools still coming to terms with it.Reaching out to mofussil areas is difficult.Again,there is an acute dearth of trained teachers.Effective implementation demands good financial backing along with a longterm policy,"Kalpande says.
The state is working on executing academic reforms say,Vijaysheela Sardesai,state education board chairperson."We have conducted a meeting with all officials in the districts to inform them about RTE.Its provisions have been discussed in details.Now,workshops and seminars will be conducted for teachers at taluka-level.We will reach out to each and every teacher across the state.Guidelines have also been issued on the policy of promoting students,"she concludes.
kanchan.gogate@timesgroup.com
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