Question : PUPIL AND TEACHER RATIO



(a) whether it is a fact that in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal the Pupil / Teacher Ratio is 72% and 96% respectively; and

(b) if so, the steps being considered to rectify the situation?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (PROF. RITA VERMA)

(a) & (b) No Sir. The Pupil Teacher Ratio calculated on the basis of enrolment figures and number of teachers in different types of schools received during 2000-01 from Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal is as follows:

State	School Types
Primary Middle High Hr.Sec
U.P 42:1 29:1 40:1 41:1 West Bengal 55:1 46:1 42:1 40:1