(a) whether the Government has appointed village co-ordinators for proper implementation
of Saakshar Bharat by giving them training from time to time;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise during the last three years; and
(c) the amount spent for such training during the said period?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(DR. SHASHI THAROOR)
(a) Yes Madam. Under the Saakshar Bharat, there is a provision to engage two village
co-ordinators (Preraks) in each Adult Education Centre (AEC) set up in a Gram Panchayat
for the proper implementation of the programme. They are imparted training in different
facets of the programme from time to time.
(b) & (c) A State-wise statement showing the number of Preraks sanctioned at the Gram
Panchayat level and the amount released for the training of all co-ordinators including
those engaged at the Adult Education Centres during the last three years is annexed.