(a) whether several States are participating in the Open School Programmes;
(b) if so, the details of such States and the programmes being followed by them, State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to establish open schools all over the country particularly
in the remote tribal areas?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT D. PURANDESWARI)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The details are annexed.
(c): Open school programmes upto higher secondary level are being offered by National Institute of Open
Schooling and 14 State Open Schools (SOS). The courses offered by NIOS are available in tribal and remote
areas. As far as establishment of State Open Schools are concerned, it is the responsibility of the
respective State Governments and NIOS provides professional support including consultancy to the States.