Elementary Education
In the National Policy of Education, 1986, it has been recognised that education is an area, in which Tribals are undoubtedly far behind the rest of the population.
StudentsUnder this program 60% of the total expenditure is provided under Jawahar Rojgar Yojana and Education Department will provide the remaining amount i.e. taking education in other schools get the benefit of free education, supply of text books, uniforms, writing material, stipends, etc. Tribal girls are also given attendance allowance in addition to the above facilities.
It needs to be noted that the State Government as an area has conceived Education of tribals where special efforts are required. In Maharashtra, the concept of Ashram School has done a great service to Tribal Education. The enrollment of students in these Ashram Schools is increasing, the several facilities and incentives have been provided in the form of lodging, boarding, texts book, uniforms etc. Free education to the students in Ashram Schools.
Secondary Education:-
The Secondary Education is by and large managed by private institutions and grant-in-aid is paid on the basis of the approved formula. The Secondary schools while were initially permitted on no grant-in-aid basis will receive grant-in-aid as per following criteria :-
No grant for the 1st four years 20% grants from the fifth year. 40% grant-in-aid from the fifth year. Í.The average rates of grants to be paid per school are given below :-
- 100% grant Rs. 9.50 lakhs (appro.)
- 80% grant Rs. 7.60 lakhs (appro.)
- 60% grant Rs. 5.70 lakhs (appro.)
- 40% grant Rs. 3.80 lakhs (appro.)
- 20% grant Rs. 1.90 lakhs (appro.)
Instructional material to be prepared for Adiwasi children in Standards I and II (State Level Scheme)
As tribals speak a number of dialects, it is very difficult for the teachers to teach in one particular dialect and also for the learners to learn. It is, therefore, proposed to prepare handbooks in tribal dialects for the Standards III.
Adult Education programme (State Level Scheme)
As per the new policy of Education 1986 the National Literacy Mission Authority was established to eradicate illiteracy within a specified time limit. The NLMA has prescribed detailed guidelines for the implementation of "Total Literacy Compaign" in the specified area.
The State Government has implemented "Total Literacy Compaign" in all districts of the State.
As per the financial pattern laid down by the NLMA/Government of India at present the cost per learner is expected to be Rs. 65 and Rs. 40 per literate in post.
Literacy Compaign : The government of India bears 2/3 of the total project cost under the TLC & Post Literacy Programme and the State Government has to bear remaining 1/3rd expenditure. Under the Tribal Sector Government of India bears 4/5 of the total cost of the TLC and PLC Projects and the State Government has to bear remaining 1/5th of the cost of the project.
For 2014-2015 an outlay of Rs.3699.56 lakh has been kept for the Education under T.S.P.
