Education For All in India: Myth and Reality

By Arun C. Mehta, Kanishka Publishers and Distributors, IX/2325, Street Number 12, Kailash Nagar, Delhi- 110031 (INDIA), 1995, price Indian Rs. 300/-only (US $9)

CONTENTS

Foreword
Preface
List of Tables

Chapter One: Demographic and Educational Scenario in India

Introduction
Demographic Scenario in India
Educational Scenario in India

Chapter Two: Demographic Projections at the Sub-National Level

Introduction
Projections, Forecasts and Predictions
Methodology
Selection of the Best Method
The Methods: Classification
Ratio Methods
Component Method
Methods based on Multiple Regression Techniques
Regional Demographic-Economic Interaction Model
Combination of Methods
Data Requirements and Period of Projections
Results
Projected Population: Empirical Evidence

Chapter Three: Educational Statistics in India

Introduction
Data Collecting Agencies
Problems with the Existing Information System
Coverage and Sources
Publications
Data Needed for Educational Planning
Data Gaps
Need for an EMIS
Recent Developments

Chapter Four: A Survey of Estimates of Over-age and Under-age Children at the School Level

Introduction
Sources of Enrolment Data
Enrolment Ratio: Concepts, Definitions and Limitations
Estimates of Over-age and Under-age Children
Conclusions

Chapter Five: Education for All in India: Myth and Reality

Introduction
Methodology
Enrolment: Education in India Vs Fifth Survey Estimates NSSO Estimates of Enrolment
Age-specific Population: Census Vs Official Estimates
Refined Enrolment Ratios
Enrolment Planning
UEE: Likely Year of Achievement
Progress of Enrolment: 1989-90 to 1991-92
Likely Year of Achievement of Universal Literacy Status
Conclusions

Chapter Six: Efficiency of Education System and its Correlates

Introduction
Efficiency of Education System: Existing Scenario
Data on Repeaters
Apparent Cohort Method
Reconstructed Cohort Method
Repetition, Drop-out and Transition Rates
True-Cohort Method
Efficiency and its Correlates
Causes of Drop-outs
Conclusions

Chapter Seven: Education for All : Enrolment Projections in India

Introduction
The Data
Methodology
The Results
Alternative Methods of Enrolment Projections
Projected Enrolment Ratios
Likely Year of Achievement of EFA
Conclusions

Select Bibliography

Index