DEMAND NO. 7
Education is the catalyst which generates human resources.
Empirical evidence attests that education has largely contributed
to the socio-economic progress and the improvement of the standard
of living of the people of a nation.
The National Education Policy envisages the evolution
of an integrated strategy in education that lends cohesion to the
dual needs of the universalisation of education and quality education.
AT the start of millennium, education in Sikkim is
at the crossroads. The expansion of out educational facilities and
infrastructure at the school level has been achieved to a satisfactory
level. There is now the arduous task ahead to improve and consolidate
those quantitative expansion at the school level with booster doses
of qualitative education and diversified vocationalisation. There
is also the need to expand facilities of higher education.
The Education Department too has started redefining
its role and strategy in administration. In the past, the tendency
of the Department to shoulder too many functions and responsibilities
imposed severe strains on its limited financial and administrative
capabilities. Hence the Department adopts a selective approach based
on priorities vis-à-vis its administrative functions and in
the allocation of funds.
The target of 10% annual growth set for the State
is deemed essential for sustainable development and to ensure equity
and increase in the income of the poor and under privileged. However,
in basic service sector like Education, economic growth cannot be
the only objective. Human Resource Enhancement must be the primary
consideration. Hence, the 10th Five Year Plan for Education
Sector is not just a resource plan but a reform plan.
The strategic thrust under the Education Sector areas
during in the 10th Plan period are as below:
A. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (PRE-PRIMARY/PRIMARY/UPPER
PRIMARY)
The Constitution of India guarantees Education as
a fundamental right of every child in the country. The principal objective
during the 10th Plan above the age of 5 years.
In 1984 pre-primary centre had been attached to primary
sections to further facilitate elementary education. Today 739 pre-primary
centers have been established and a large number of school mothers
have been appointed to care for the children at this pre-school stage
manner:-
Under the elementary stage the following schemes
are to be maintained/taken up in a phased stage.
1. Need based expansion of physical facilities corresponding
to the increase in enrolment
2. Improvement of existing facilities.
3. Continuance of motivating incentives e.g. free
tuition, free text books, free copy books, free uniform.
4. Facilitate active involvement and participation
of school Management Committees and Panchayati Raj Institutions.
5. Providing Compulsory teacher training by launching
in-service Crash Training Courses
6. Special remedial training courses in the teaching
of English, Maths and Science.
7. DIET to be consolidated.
8. Need based up-gradation of Primary/Upper Primary
Schools
9. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
Achieving Universal Elementary Education (UEE) by
ensuring universal access and universal retention has been the primary
objective of the Government of India dating right back to the time
when the far sighted framers of the Constitution had pledged to make
education a fundamental right. The centrally sponsored schemes of
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) aims at the convergence and synergy of
schemes and efforts at all levels to achieve UEE in a time bound manner.
Sikkim has recently come under the purview of SSA and the scheme has
been implemented in West District. The pre-project implementations
of SSA in the remaining three districts of East. North and South have
been completed.
10. Education Guarantee Scheme (EGS) and Alternative
and Innovation Education (AIE)
The Centrally sponsored scheme of Non Formal Education
(NPE) had been introduced in 1979 as an alternative schooling system
to support the formal education system to promote universal elementary
education. The NFE has recently undergone modification and has now
been packaged into two components – (a) Education Guarantee Scheme
(EGS), and (b) Alternative and Innovation Education (AIE). Both the
EGS and AIE are expected to be merged with Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
in the course of the Tenth Plan Period.
The proposals for the implementation of EGS and AIE
are presently under appraise at the Education Department and will
be implemented during the 10th Period.
B. SECONDARY EDUCATION
Secondary Education is the multi-laned bridge to
higher education and professional and technological education. As
Sikkim does not yet have an autonomous State board of Secondary and
Senior Secondary Education, the State is wholly dependent on the Central
Board. Hence the courses available to the students are limited to
science, humanities and commerce streams. The State does not have
the facilities to develop research in social science that bear relevance
to Sikkim.
The Kothari Commission’s recommendation that 20%
students in Class-IX and X should be directed to vocational courses
has assumed growing relevance. The Department proposes to initiate
restructuring the introduction of vocational courses at the secondary
level. This would facilitate an entry mode to professional courses
or equip the student for gainful employment. The Department proposes
to introduce Computer Education in the regular curricula at the secondary
level in the academic session 2002.
The teacher remains the pivotal input in the educational
machinery. The major lacuna is the death of trained teachers. Teachers
must be motivated and provided incentives to improve their qualification
by availing the facilities of Distant Education and Open University
like IGNOU. They must be encouraged to undergo in-service training
programmes:
The following additional measures are proposed to
consolidate Secondary Education –
1. Expansion of teachers training facilities. A District
Centre of English has been recently established in Namchi, South Sikkim
in addition to the existing Ditrict Centre for English at Gangtok.
2. Up-gradation of SIE to SCERT
3. Establishment of 2 Centres in Maths and Science
4. Special Coaching classes during the winter vacation
in Maths, English and Science
5. Re-introduction of Computer Literacy and School
Studies (CLASS) project of Ministry of Human Resource Development.
C. HIGEHR AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Higher and University education is the apex of the
educational pyramid. To establish our own full-fledged University
is a vision that needs to be translated into a reality. The establishment
of a State Advisory Board for Higher Education would be a step in
the right direction. It’s imperative to increase the number of colleges
and technical institutes. The proposals on the anvil are given below.
D. TECHNICAL EDUCATION-UNDER THE DIRECTORATE OF
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Sectors such as software services and Technical Education
enabled services are the new emergent trends that have assumed predominance
in the accelerating global economy.
1) The Directorate of Technical Education is implementing
the World Bank assisted Third Technician Project under which two polytechnics
have been established in Sikkim, namely:
a) The Advance Technical Training Centre at Bardang,
East Sikkim
b) The Centre for Computers and Communication Technology
at Chisopani, South Sikkim.
2) The Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Rangpo
has been imparting vocational training in eight trades under the craftsmen
training scheme of NCYT.
3) The Sikkim Manipal University has the Sikkim Manipal
Institute of Technology at Majitar which runs course in BE/BCA/MCA.
There is proposal to establish 4 more polytechnics
through private sector involvement.
E. LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
The small State of Sikkim has a dozen recognized
languages. Each ethnic group aspires to fulfil the development of
its dialect and language. And it is the responsibility of the State
Government to assist and promote the development of these languages.
The State Government has recently introduced Sherpa,
Tamang, Newari and Gurung language in certain schools. The exercise
to recruit Teaches in these languages is in progress. Introduction
of Sanskrit as one of the subject in secondary and Senior Secondary
level is in the offing.
"SIKKIM – THE PEOPLE’S VISION"
The book has cited the low level of educational achievement
and the low level of school completion in recent years and has attributed
the causes to the following factors:-
a) Difficult assess to schools due to the rough terrain
and climatic conditious particularly in remote areas. Absence of cheap
regular transport.
b) Lack of training for teachers. Hence there is
a work force of untrained and under-qualified teachers.
c) A rigid curricula that is not locally relevant.
d) Poor state of school room infrastructure.
The book however lauds the good progress in education
over the past decde. Sikkim literacy rate of 69.68% surpasses the
national average of 62%.
The Government’s scheme of distribution of free text
books and exercise books and uniforms upto class – V make the State’s
monthly expenditure of Rs 960/- per student, far above the All India
average of Rs 210/- per student per month.
Conclusion:
The prime monitorable targets to be achieved in the
10th Plan are:-
1. 100% enrolment of children at the Primary level
by 2007.
2. 100% completion of training of Primary Teachers.
4. Increase in literacy rates to 75% by 2007 and
80% by 2012.
The State Government proposes to add a new dimension
in the role of education. Sikkim has the ideal location, climate and
peaceful ambience for the establishment of public and boarding schools.
The Government is presently reviewing the requests from private investors
and reputed educationists to set up such schools in the State. The
10th Plan could thus witness the beginning of a productive
partnership and inferaction with Private Sectors to develp education
into an industry.
This could start a new chapter in the catalytic sage
of education.
A ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Revenue : Rs 2492.60 lakhs
Capital : Rs 484.00 lakhs
Total : Rs 2976.60 lakhs
The Constitution of India guarantees education as
a fundamental right to every child. It has been one of the prime objectives
of the State Government to ensure maximum access to educational facilities
to all children in the State above the age of 5 years.
The Elementary Education sector covers classes Pre-Primary
and upto Class-VIII. It has an enrolment of 1,37,656 students (69577
boys and 68079 girls) in 1478 schools. There is minimal disparity
between enrolment of boys and girls.
Although at present there is a school within walking
distance of every child, the State’s hilly terrain requires us to
open more lower primary schools in the next five years. Due to Sikkim’s
climate conditions of perennial summer rains and extreme cold winters,
pucca school buildings are a must. Hence a major portion of the budgetary
provisions is utilized in the construction of school buildings and
in the repair and maintenance of existing structures.
The State government is providing incentive schemes
like free education, free text books, free exercise books and free
uniforms to achieve universalisation of elementary education.
In an effort to upgrade the quality of education,
emphasis is being placed in enhancing and improving teacher training
and provision of inputs like teaching aids.
Under the elementary stage of education, the following
schemes will be maintained and taken up during 2002-2003.
Scheme No. 1:
Equipment and Machiner
Revenue: Rs 4.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Tota : Rs 4.00 lakhs
Owing to upgradation or various categories of schools
purchase of furniture and equipment needs to be provided. Teaching
and Learning equipment is also to be provided to gear up the students
performance.
Scheme No. 2:
Minor works
Revenue: Rs 4.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 4.00 lakhs
Minor works includes the maintenance and repairs
of existing school buildings and repair of furniture. This is a continuous
process which needs to be taken up all year round.
Scheme No. 3:
Government Elementary Schools:
Revenue : 293.00 lakhs
Capital : Rs 480,00
Total : Rs 773.00 lakhs
This scheme covers, the construction of school buildings,
general administration, upgradation of school libraries and provision
for other incidentals. Provision under this schemes is utilized for
pre-primary upto primary school.
Scheme No 4:
Assistance to Non-Government Elementary Schools
Revenue : Rs 100.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 100.00 lakhs
With the realization of the important role played
by education in self development and preparation for the job market,
the demand for quality education is on the rise. The Stte supports
number of private schools having good academic records by providing
them financial support in the form of grant-in-acts.
Scheme No. 5:
Non Formal Education
Revenue : Rs 1.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 1.00 lakhs
With the launching of various incentive schemes,
the rate of school drop-outs has been reduced to a grat extent. However,
owing to various socio-economic reasons there will be school drop-outs
for some more years. This segment is proposed to be covered through
Non-Formal education Centres and by providing them training, on some
from of skills through the Vocational Education programmes.
Scheme No. 6:
Teachers & Other services
Revenue : Re 1600.60
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 374.00 lakhs
After the initial training, short term refresher
courses are a must to keep the teachers update with the latest development
in pedagogy and teaching techniques. Teachers being the vital agent
for bringing about social change, it is imperative that special training
programmes are organized throughout the year. A well trained teacher
is not only confident of delivering the needed input but also is a
highly motivated person.
We have to operationalise the DIETs as well as clear
the huge backlog of untrained teachers. 1000 Primary Teachers at 10
centres and 300 Graduate Teachers at 03 centres are being trained
through Distance Education Programme by IGNOU of 6 months Certificate
Course and 2 years BED Course respectively. The Certificate
in Primary Education Course has been launched by the Chairman NCTE.
Secretary MHRD, V.C. IGNOU and Principal Secretary Education, ‘Sikkim’
on 3rd October 2002, and the BED Course would be starting
from 1st January, 2003.
Scheme No. 8:
Assistance to Zilla Panchayats/
Districts Level Panchayats
Revenue : Rs 8.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 8.00 lakhs
The Education Department has been transferring annually
an amount of Rs 8.00 lakhs as assistance to Zilla Panchats and District
Level Panchayats to enable them to undertaken minor repair and maintenance
works of Primary and January Schools.
School No. 9:
Text Books
Revenue : Rs 100.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 100.00 lakhs
As per the policy of the State Government, Text-books
are provided free upto Class-V and 50% of the cost charged to students
of Classes VI to XII. It is proposed to continue the scheme for the
Tenth Five Year Plan, as an incentive to reduce dropouts in schools.
Scheme No. 10:
Sikkim Board of School Education
Revenue : Rs 12.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 12.00 lakhs
Annually approx. 83.00 students appear as regular
candidates at Class VIII Board examinations. To meet the expenditure
on conducting these examination, which includes printing of question
papers, answer scripts, Rs 12.00 lakhs has been provided in the Annual
Plan 2002-2003.
B. SECONDARY EDUCATION
Revenue : Rs 1365.10 lakhs
Capital : Rs 86.00 lakhs
Total : Rs 1451.10 lakhs
Secondary Education is the multi laned bridge to
higher education and technological education. Eleven middle schools
have been upgraded to secondary level and seven secondary schools
have been upgraded to Senior Secondary Schools, as there is an ever
growing increase in the number of children entering the secondary
level every year.
The Department proposes to initiate the restructuring
and introduction of vocational courses and computer education due
to their growing relevance. To cater to the training requirement of
teachers the State Institute of Education (SIE) is to be upgraded
to State Council of Educational Research and Training. SCERT.
The proposed outlay also envisages the introduction
of new subjects like cultural history, sociology, education and environmental
science at the secondary and senior secondary levels.
The following schemes will be taken up under Secondary
Senior Secondary Education.
Scheme No. 1:
Direction and Administration (District)
Revenue : Rs 92.00
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 92.00
The proposed outlay has been projected for meeting
expenses incurred on salaries, office expenses, stationary, maintenance/repair
of vehicles, etc. for all the Districts including Sub-Divisional Offices.
The offices of the Joint Directors have been set up all the Districts
to have a proper supervision of academic performances and simplified
administration.
Scheme No. 2:
Equipment and Machinery
Revenue : Rs 30.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 30.00 lakhs
This is a major input for improvement in quality
of education. Old unserviceable items of furniture an laboratory equipment,
teaching aids. ET support in Hardware and office equipment like Typewriters
and Duplicating machines at the school complex level etc. are covered
under this scheme. More funds are needed to replenish the consumable
items.
Scheme No. 3:
Minor works (Maintenance of School Buildings)
Revenue : Rs 5.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 5.00 lakhs
Special repairs/ renovation of school buildings (residential
and non-residential) is a regular feature of maintenance. The projection
under this scheme is to meet the minor maintenance requirement of
the schools which is a recurrent feature.
Scheme No. 4:
Teachers and other services:
Revenue : Rs 988.10 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 988.10 lakhs
The outlay under this head is to cover the expenditure
on salary of both teaching & non-teaching staff as well as to
meet the travel expenses. With the implementation of the scheme of
advancement grade under which teachers who have completed more than
10 to 15 years are given the next higher pay scale, the liability
under this head has become heavier. Further, it is proposed to upgrade
30 Junior High Schools to Secondary level and 20 Secondary schools
to Senior Secondary level in order to met the growing demand due to
increase in the enrolment of students for which the required number
of posts of teachers have to be created in the different field of
studies with other facilities. The provision included in the 10th
Plan and also in the Annual Plan, is therefore, extremely necessary
to meet the requirement as per the norms.
Scheme No. 5:
Text Books
Revenue : Rs 20.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 20.00 lakhs
As per the Government policy, all students, male
and female are provided text books free of cost upto Class V. 50%
subsidy is given from Class VI to Class XII and at the end of the
academic session the cost of the text books is reimbursed to the students
if the books are returned in entity and in good condition. The cost
of books has been rising drastically and provision has been made to
meet the cost difference.
Scheme No. 6:
Scholarship & Incentives
Revenue : Rs 50.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 50.00 lakhs
The Government is implementing a merit scholarship
scheme for meritorious students with special skill in the special
field of studies.
Scheme No. 7:
Government Secondary Schools
Revenue : Rs 35.00 lakhs
Capital : Rs 86.00 lakhs
Total : Rs 121.00 lakhs
There is an ongoing liability under the construction
of school buildings. These school buildings were sanctioned during
the 9th Plan but could not be completed due to severe financial
constraints arising on account of revision of pay of the teachers.
Some old buildings need to be replaced as the buildings constructed
prior to 1970 need major renovations, provision for more class rooms
due to increase in the enrolment of students which are of capital
nature. This scheme also covers contingent expenditures like library
and teaching aids required for the secondary and senior secondary
schools.
Scheme No. 8:
Assistance to non-Government Schools
(Grant-in-Aid)
Revenue : Rs 100.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 100.00 lakhs
With a view to improving the quality of education
in some private schools, the Government has been supporting some schools
by providing them financial assistance in the form of Grant-in-Aids.
These government aided schools have made repeated requests for enhancement
of grant-in-aid to meet their existing liabilities. These schools
are now being encouraged to start the plus II stage in Science and
Humanities streams, and the projected outlays for the Tenth Plan as
well as the Annual Plan 2002-2002 is for covering the expenses on
these accounts.
Scheme No. 9:
Computer Training for Scheme Children (Upgradation Grant under
EFC)
Revenue : Rs 43.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 43.00 lakhs
Computer Education has been introduced in 29 Senior
Secondary Schools w.e.f. May 2002. Provision for requisite infrastructural
facilities for the above is covered under this scheme.
Scheme No. 10:
Vocationalisation of Education (State share)
Revenue : Rs 1.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 1.00 lakhs
The State has been training school drop outs in various
Government agencies and Public Sector Units so that they can become
useful members of society and earn a respectable livelihood. With
the changing employment scenario from Government to Private employment,
it is expected that the scheme will pick up which would require an
increased budget provision. The start has been made to provide training
in printing technology, thanka making etc. to the school drop outs
and the outlay proposed is to meet the costs toward such schemes.
Scheme No. 11:
Educational Technology (State share)
Revenue : Rs 1.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 1.00 lakh
Technological support is a crucial requirement for
effective implementation of various educational programmes in the
schools. The outlay is for continuance of the scheme in the schools
for which contribution of the State on courses like typewriting, computer
education etc. has been proposed for implementation with the scheme
finances through other sources.
C. HIGHER AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Revenue : Rs 223.10
lakhs Capital : Rs 240.00 lakhs
Total : Rs 463.10 lakhs
The Number of students passing out from the schools
has increased significantly over the years and many of them have to
go to other States to pursue higher education due to limited intake
capacity in a handful of colleges in the State. The Government has
to now shift its attention to higher education and plans are underway
to expand the existing colleges and offer new honours and post graduation
courses. The Government has introduced the following State Languages
viz-a-viz: Bhutia, Lepcha and Limboo at the two degree colleges in
the State i.e Gangtok and Namchi. The Government also has plans to
set up two new Degree Colleges in the West and East Districts besides
expansion of existing college at Gangtok. The outlay projected includes
the cost of acquisition of land for the purpose and for the cost of
construction. The outlay also included the provision for the creation
of posts of lecturers in the existing as well as proposed colleges
to cover the various field of studies.
Scheme No. 1:
Sikkim Government College, Gangtok
Revenue : Rs 111.90 lakhs
Capital : Rs 50.00 lakhs
Total : Rs 161.90 lakhs
It is proposed to continue the expansion and upgradation
programme of the college by introducing honours. Post graduate and
vocational courses. It is proposed to strengthen the Library and provide
lab facilities suited to Post Graduate and Honours courses, Adoption
of revised UGC pay scales has led to a tremendous increase in the
revenue expenditure. The existing college at Gangtok is over crowded
and the college has to admit the students beyond its intake capacity.
As such few more blocks have been proposed to be constructed in the
existing complex so that more courses of modern subjects like environmental
studies, computer education, remote sensing applications, disaster
management, honours courses in order subjects have been proposed to
be introduced to accommodate the students willing to joint the colleges.
The creation of posts of lecturers in these file is also a simultaneous
process.
Scheme No. 2:
Sikkim Government College, Namchi (South Sikkim)
Revenue : Rs 36.00 lakhs
Capital : Rs 30.00 lakhs
Total : Rs 66.00 lakhs
The long standing aspiration of the people of South
Sikkim was fulfilled with opening of the second College at Namchi.
In the initial stage, only Humanities stram has been started. It is
proposed to start Science and Commerce streams once it has its own
campus. Land at Kamrang (Namchi) has been acquired and the construction
is in progress. The construction of building will be spilled over
to the 10th Plan Period. It is also being proposed to diversity
the courses in the college to meet the requirement of the students
for which required number of posts of lecturers and other non-teaching
staff have to be created. The outlay proposed includes the provision
for these liabilities.
Scheme No. 3:
Sikkim Government Law College, Gangtok
Revenue : Rs 16.00 lakhs
Capital : Rs 60.00 lakhs
Total : Rs 76.00 lakhs
The college is losing substantial UGC grant due to
the absence of its own campus, Suitable alternative is being identified
and construction of building is being taken up on a Phased ,manner
for which land has been acquired. The outlay projected is for the
construction of building for the Law College and for other facilities
including the creation of posts of lecturers and other non teaching
staff.
Scheme No. 4:
Sikkim Institute of Higher Nyingmapa Studies, Gangtok
Revenue : Rs 41.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 41.00 lakhs
Expansion, consolidation and upgradation of the Institute
is envisaged by way of improving upon the existing facilities. It
is proposed to increase the intake capacity in the classes. Addition
of more lecturers, class rooms, meet the deficiency of furniture and
hostel facilities have been proposed to be taken up.
Scheme No. 5:
Sanskrit Maha Vidyalaya
Revenue : Rs 18.20 lakhs
Capital : Nil
Total : Rs 18.20
The Government has established a Sanskrit Maha Vidyalaya
in Gyalshing in West District for pursuing higher studies in Sanskrit.
To improve the facilities as well as to strengthen the faculty some
budgetary outlay has been proposed which also includes the addition
of more class rooms and library facility.
Scheme No. 6:
Establishment of New Colleges:
Revenue : Rs NIL
Capital : Rs 100.00 lakhs
Total : Rs 100.00 lakhs
With increasing number of students willing to undergo
graduate courses in different field of studies in the colleges, the
State Government has decided to establish a Science College at Soreng
in West District for which acquisition of land for the purpose is
in the process. Capital estimate for construction of the college has
been proposed for taking up the construction work during the Tenth
Plan Period in a phased manner. Similarly, one more college in the
East District has been proposed, which will have different fields
of studies. The outlay includes the provision for the acquisition
of land and the construction of new building with modern facilities.
As such the capital provision of Rs 15.00 crores for the construction
of these two colleges has been proposed in the Tenth Plan so that
the Students completing their school education can be admitted in
the colleges as most of the students can not afford to study outside
the State.
D. ADULT EDUCATION
The role of adult education in alleviation of poverty,
inculcating the feeling of national integration, environmental management
and conservation, preservation of Cultural heritage. Family planning,
empowerment of women and weaker section of our society, can not be
underestimated. It is, therefore, proposed to strengthen the State
Adult Education Programme during the 10th Plan.
Scheme No. 1:
State Adult Education Programme
Revenue : Rs 0.20 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 0.20 lakhs
The scheme has specially been developed for the female
learners. Under this programme, learning material and stationery will
be provided free of charge. Lighting arrangement will be made wherever
electricity is not available. The scheme will be implemented complex
wise and centre wise.
D. LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Language and communication skills are the most crucial
factor in the learning process. Zits role in education at all levels
can not be undermined. The State, though small, has almost one dozen
recognized languages. Each ethnic group aspires for development of
its dialect and language. It is therefore, binding upon us to give
financial assistance as well as organize training programmes for the
school and social languages, as per TLF and as per the State Government
Policy.
Scheme No. 1:
Financial Assistance to State Languages
Revenue : Rs 8.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 8.00 lakhs
Besides Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha and Limboo, about
half a dozen other languages have been declared as State Languages
and the Government has taken up the programme to develop them. Among
these, the following languages i.e. Newari, Gurung, Sherpa and Tamang
is to be introduced into the School curriculum. This will require
research and training, printing of text books and organizing workshop
and seminars. Besides these State Languages, the State Government
is running 12 Sanskrit Pathshalas where financial assistance to meet
the running expenses is being given regularly.
F. DIRECTION & ADMINISTRATION
Revenue : Rs 145.00 lakhs Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 145.00 lakhs
With the ever increasing number of students, schools
and teaching staff, it is but imperative to expand and strengthen
the establishment sections at the Central Headquarters; the Engineering
Cell and the Vocational Education Cell. The proposed outlay would
also cover the routine expenditures on establishment and administration.
More vehicles are needed to strengthen supervision and inspection
of schools.
G. SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUT OF STATE STUDIES
Revenue : Rs 66.00 lakhs
Capital : NIL
Total : Rs 66.00 lakhs
In the field of Higher Education, the State is stil
in a stage of infancy. Students have to be sent outside the State
to pursue higher studies. Merit-cum-means stipends are given by the
Government to deserving students in various categories in both the
technical as well as general higher education studies where such facilities
are not available in the State.
B. TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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State Plan
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EAP
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Total
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Revenue
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Rs 14.00 lakhs
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Rs 80.00 lakhs
|
Rs 94.00 lakhs
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Capital
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Rs 28.00 lakhs
|
Rs 920.00 lakhs
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Rs 948.00 lakhs
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Total
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Rs 42.00 lakhs
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Rs 1000.00 lakhs
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Rs 1042.00 lakhs
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The State is taking up Technical Education on a priority.
This is an area that is under developed. Apart from the only existing
ITI, two new Polytechnics are now under process of being established
under World Bank Assisted 3rd Technician Education Project
which will be completed by December 2005. Under this project the funds
are available in the form of 90% Central grant and 10% State share.
The Directorate of Technical Education has to be further strengthened
and the running establishment cost of the directorate has to be borne
by the State Government. A State Board of Technical Education is also
required to be set up.
Scheme No. 1:
Direction & Administration
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State Plan
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EAP
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Total
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Revenue
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Rs 14.00 lakhs
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-
|
Rs 14.00 lakhs
|
|
Capital
|
NIL
|
-
|
-
|
|
Total
|
Rs 14.00 lakhs
|
-
|
Rs 14.00 lakhs
|
|
Technical education cell has been created for managing
and implementation of technical education programmes in the State.
Since this is at a initial stage, adequate staffing requirement has
increased outlay in the Directorate.
Scheme No. 2:
SIKKIM GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC I&II
| |
State Plan
|
EAP
|
Total
|
|
Revenue
|
-
|
Rs 80.00 lakhs
|
Rs 80.00 lakhs
|
|
Capital
|
Rs 28.00 lakhs
|
Rs 920.00 lakhs
|
Rs 948.00 lakhs
|
|
Total
|
Rs 28.00 lakhs
|
Rs 1000.00 lakhs
|
Rs 1028.00 lakhs
|
|
Resources are required for strengthening of the two
Sikkim Government Polytechnics that have been very recently set up.
(1) Advanced Technical Training Centre at Bardang,
East Sikkim in Technical Collaboration with Nettur Technical training
Foundation, Bangalore.
(2) Centre for Computers and Communication Technology
at Namchi, South Sikkim in Technical Collaboration with Nettur Technical
Training foundation, Bangalore. The State share on the total cost
of the project has to be met from State Plan. Hence the outlay has
been accordingly included.
SECTORWISE DISTRIBUTION OF APPROVED OUTLAYS – 2002-2003
(Rs in lakhs)
|
Sl. No
|
Sector of Education
|
Approved outlay 2002-03
|
Of which Capital content
|
|
A
|
Elementary Education
|
2976.60
|
484.00
|
|
B
|
Secondary Education
|
1451.10
|
86.00
|
|
C
|
Higher Education
|
463.10
|
240.00
|
|
D
|
Adult Education
|
0.20
|
|
|
E
|
Language Development
|
8.00
|
|
|
F
|
Direction & Administration
|
145.00
|
|
|
G
|
Scholarship
|
66.00
|
|
| |
Total (General Education)
|
5110.00
|
810.00
|
|
H
|
Technical Education (State Plan)
|
42.00
|
28.00
|
| |
Polytechnic EAP
|
1000.00
|
920.00
|
| |
Total Technical Education
|
1042.00
|
948.00
|
| |
Grand Total
|
6152.00
|
1758.00
|
|
