Question : SCHOOL WITHOUT BUILDINGS



(a) the number of schools without building in each State and Union Territory; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government to improve the situation?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)

(a) : As per District Information System of Education (DISE) data for 2005-06 brought out by the National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), 46364 schools, imparting elementary education, were without building. State/ UT wise details are given in Annexure.

(b): Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Programme provides funds for construction of all new school buildings. School grant @ Rs.2000 and a maintenance grant of Rs.5000/- per school per year for replacement and maintenance of school essentials is provided.