Introduction The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme represents one of India’s most significant governmental initiatives addressing gender discrimination and women empowerment. Launched on 22nd January 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Panipat, Haryana, this tri-ministerial programme translates to “Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child” and was conceived to tackle the alarming…
Introduction The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) stands as a pivotal institution in India’s educational landscape, functioning as an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Since its establishment in 1961, NCERT has evolved into a primary advisory body that shapes educational policies and practices across the nation, influencing…
Introduction The District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) was a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Government of India in 1994 as a major initiative to revitalise the primary education system and achieve universal primary education. The programme represented a paradigm shift in India’s approach to elementary education, moving from centralized planning to decentralized, district-specific implementation…
Introduction The National Programme for Education of Girls at Elementary Level (NPEGEL) represents a significant policy intervention by the Government of India to address gender disparities in elementary education. Launched in July 2003, it is an important component of SSA, which provides additional support to reach the “Hardest to Reach” girls, especially those not in…