The Problems of Educational Development in Rural India

Prasanta Basak

ISBN 10: 365941512X / ISBN 13: 9783659415128

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2014

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The world has been changing markedly from the physical capital based economy to human capital based economy. Extensive literature is found where the studies have tried to find a link between the educational attainment and process of growth. The Eleventh Plan of India (2007-12) places the highest priority on education as a central instrument for achieving rapid and inclusive growth. In spite of committing to ensure free and compulsory education for the children belonging in the age group of 5-14 years within 10 years from the date of commencement of Indian Constitution (1950), the question naturally arises as - why the goals still remains an elusive subject in India, which is basically discussed in the book. The study is carried out to identify and measure the nature and extent of educational backwardness in India. Special reference has been given to the state of West Bengal and one of its backward district, namely, Uttar Dinajpur. Literacy development and achievement of elementary education have mainly been emphasized. It is expected that the book will be beneficial for the policy makers, educationists and young researches in the specified field.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Problems of Educational Development in Rural India
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 365941512X
• ISBN 13: 9783659415128
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 26D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 26 millimeters depth
• Weight: 643 grams

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Synopsis

The world has been changing markedly from the physical capital based economy to human capital based economy. Extensive literature is found where the studies have tried to find a link between the educational attainment and process of growth. The Eleventh Plan of India (2007-12) places the highest priority on education as a central instrument for achieving rapid and inclusive growth. In spite of committing to ensure free and compulsory education for the children belonging in the age group of 5-14 years within 10 years from the date of commencement of Indian Constitution (1950), the question naturally arises as – why the goals still remains an elusive subject in India, which is basically discussed in the book. The study is carried out to identify and measure the nature and extent of educational backwardness in India. Special reference has been given to the state of West Bengal and one of its backward district, namely, Uttar Dinajpur. Literacy development and achievement of elementary education have mainly been emphasized. It is expected that the book will be beneficial for the policy makers, educationists and young researches in the specified field.

About the Author

The author was born in the year 1966. He graduated with Economics Honours from Raiganj University College and thereafter his Master degree from North Bengal University, India. Meanwhile he has completed Bachelor of Education Degree from the North Bengal University. He successfully completed the Ph.D. Degree in the year 2012.