Question : FUNDS TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS



(a) whether the Government provides funds to all recognized private schools in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof including the number of such private schools Statewise;

(c) whether all private schools follow the rules and regulations and standards prescribed by the Government;

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) & (b) Private recognized schools are governed by the respective State School Education Act. Recognition to such schools is given by the State Governments. Under various schemes such as Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rastriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Model Schools of the Ministry, funds are provided to the State Governments for the development and quality improvement of school education.

(c) to (e) Does not arise.