Abstract
The present study analyzes the interregional disparities in the quality of primary education in rural India. The study is based on the Annual Status of Education Report, 2010 prepared by Pratham. Quality of Education Index (QEI) has been constructed using three indices: (i) Quality of Teaching Index, (ii) School Infrastructure Index and (iii) Learning Achievement Index. It has been observed that Kerala is the only state which scores the highest in all the three indices whereas states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Jharkhand and majority of North Eastern state are at the bottom. At the regional level a high quality knowledge base on education system reform needs to be developed.
Highlights
The concept of human development centers around the notion that human welfare depends on various dimensions, with education and health emerging as the prime welfare indicator
It shows that the state of Kerala tops among the set of 25 states, the state of Kerala appears to be the benchmark for other states in terms of quality of primary education
In order to achieve the goal of Education for All (EFA), various National Policies on Education (NPE), several projects and programmes have been launched in various states of the country
Summary
The concept of human development centers around the notion that human welfare depends on various dimensions, with education and health emerging as the prime welfare indicator. According to World Bank (2006), Better education and health lead to higher individual income due to increased efficiency but is a necessary precondition for long-term economic growth. Education in general contributes to the growth of an economy through acquisition of training and skills while primary education lays the foundation stone of the capabilities of labor and is a powerful lever for poverty alleviation and socio-economic growth. Its results can be empowering, enabling people to take charge of their lives and make more informed choices, contribute to the building of a democratic polity, increase earning potential and social mobility as well as improve personal and family health and nutrition ( for females), and enable women to control their fertility. It is but natural that social returns to primary education are much higher
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