(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?
(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?
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.