(a) Whether an innovative project called “Lok Jumbish†(Peoples Movement for Education for All) and Shiksha Karmi Project was undertaken in Rajasthan;
(b) If so, the objectives and achievements of the project;
(c) whether the Government propose to extend similar projects in other States to achieve elementary education in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI)
(a & b) The Lok Jumbish and Shiksha Karmi Projects in
Rajasthan aim to achieve Universalisation of Elementary
Education. The Projects have been successful in
enhancing enrolment and retention of children in primary
schools as also in invigorating dysfunctional schools in
remote and in-accessible areas through innovative
interventions such as Micro Planning, School Mapping,
Prehar Pathshalas (schools of convenient timings), Sahaj
Shiksha and community participation.
(c & d) The successful interventions of Lok Jumbish
and Shiksha Karmi Projects have been incorporated into
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan which is being launched throughout
the country for achieving Universalisation of Elementary
Education in a time bound manner.