Department of Education (Pri)

Deputy Education Officer : Smt. Sujata Agarkar (Incharge)

Deputy Education Officer : Vacant

The head of the education department is a class 1 officer of the state government. Their designation is Education Officer (Pr.). Also, two Class-II officers are working as Deputy Education Officers in this department. A Class-II officer works for control at the Panchayat Samiti level and is designated as Group Education Officer.

There are total 1565 primary schools of Zilla Parishad in the district. There are 16 middle schools and 6 high schools. The aim of the said department is to raise the standard and quality of education in rural areas. For this, the schemes implemented by the central and state governments are implemented with enthusiasm. A central government campaign is being implemented in the said department and its name is Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. Actions are taken according to the implementation letter received through the state government by making good use of the funds received in the above campaign.

Recruitment, transfer, adjustment, promotion, inter-district transfer, exemplary teacher awards, retirement cases, leave cases, right to information etc. are done through the education department.

The Chief Education Officer (Primary) is a Class 1 officer in Zilla Parishad. District level 2 deputy education officer and taluka level group education officer class 2 officers are working.

School Management Data

No.	School Management	No. of schools	Number of students	Number of teachers
1	G.P.	1579	84260	5148
2	Govt	21	11462	368
3	No. W.	69	16055	527
4	Municipality	164	23652	1365
5	Private Ans.	1178	474741	15511
6	Private no	1049	302958	10623
	Total	4060	913128	33542

Group Education Officer:- To implement all the schemes of the education department at the district level in all the schools in the taluk and to maintain complete administrative control at the school level.

Education Extension Officer:- A beat in a taluka where there are 30 to 40 schools in a beat. Education Extension Officer works for educational and administrative control for those beats.

Center Head:- Under Universalization of Primary Education scheme, one center head works for every 10 to 15 schools. The main work of center head is educational in nature and quality development. It looks after the implementation, planning, control in terms of quality development in all the schools in the centre.

Headmaster:- Every school level has the post of Headmaster and the person in the said position manages the school control, planning, implementation with the help of quality development teachers. Regarding implementation of Rajiv Gandhi Student Accident Relief Grant Scheme Rajiv Gandhi Vidyarthi Suraksha Yojana is an accident insurance scheme for the students of the state from August 20, 2003 through the Tribal Department and Social Justice Department of the State Government. The benefit of the said scheme is given to the students in all recognized schools/colleges. In this scheme, in case of claim of loan, permanent disability claim, reimbursement of examination fee, loss of bicycle in an accident, compensation is given by the insurance company as per rules.

Accident Compensation Data

No.	Nature of the accident	Compensation amount
1	Parents in case of death of student	Rs.75,000/-
2	In case of permanent disability of the student	Rs.50,000/-
3	In case of loss of student books due to accident	Up to Rs.350/-
4	As reimbursement of examination fee if the student fails to appear in the examination	Upto Rs.650/-
5	If the bicycle is stolen or damaged in an accident	Upto Rs.1500/-
6	If glasses are lost	Upto Rs.750/-

There is a provision for compensation as above and this scheme is implemented by the office of Education Department (Primary) Zilla Parishad Nagpur.

Attendance allowance for girls studying in primary school

To reduce the dropout rate and increase the attendance rate of girls going to primary school etc. Attendance to parents of said girls at the rate of Rs.1/- per day per girl to all school going girls in Tribal Sub-Plan Areas as well as Scheduled Tribe girls from other parts of the State other than Tribal Sub-Plan Areas as well as Scheduled Caste, Nomadic Tribe and Exempt Tribe students from poverty line. Allowance dt. On 3 January 1992, the government decided to start this revolution on the birthday of Jyoti Savitribai Phule. Allowed on 10th January 1992 A-age. Accordingly, this scheme is implemented under Education Department (Primary) Zilla Parishad Nagpur.

The subsidy of the said scheme is received from the government and is classified according to the demand of each Panchayat Samiti from the district level. Grants are distributed through schools according to the number of students from the Panchayat Samiti level.

Schemes implemented through Education Department Primary

Purchase of Sports Materials:

Zilla Parishad Cess Fund Scheme Sports materials are purchased in Zilla Parishad primary schools from the sanctioned budget of the financial year. The said material eg. Materials like Mary Go Road, MGR Monkey Bar, Fiber Slips, Boat Saw-C, Double Swing, Dustbin, Robit etc. are procured subject to grant expenditure conditions.

Purchase and Repair of Computers for Primary and Higher Primary Schools:

From the approved budget of the Zilla Parishad Cess Fund Scheme, computer sets are made available in certain primary and upper primary schools under all talukas of the district in order for the primary school students to acquire computer knowledge through the said scheme. For the repair and maintenance of computer sets in schools, the annual financial grant is received as per the demand of the schools.

Provision of bicycles to children of classes 5 to 12 in primary and upper primary schools:

Zilla Parishad Cess Fund Scheme To provide bicycles to the children of class 5 to 12 in Zilla Parishad primary and upper primary schools from the approved budget of the financial year. The said materials are procured subject to grant expenditure conditions.

Provision of bicycles to girls of classes 5 to 12 in primary and upper primary schools:

Zilla Parishad Cess Fund Scheme To provide bicycles to girls of classes 5 to 12 in Zilla Parishad primary and upper primary schools from the approved budget of the financial year. The said materials are procured subject to grant expenditure conditions.

Purchase of deskbench for meeting arrangement of students in Zilla Parishad Primary School:

Zilla Parishad Cess Fund Scheme From the approved budget of the financial year, a deskbench is purchased for meeting arrangement of students in Zilla Parishad Primary School. The said materials are procured subject to grant expenditure conditions.

All punishment campaign

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is a centrally sponsored scheme in the district to achieve the goal of universalization of primary education across the state.

Objectives

Activities under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan:- It is started through financial partnership of Center and State.

Every child in the age group of 6 to 14 should be admitted to school and provided quality education.

Under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, physical needs of all schools, educational activities are implemented.

District level of scheme implementation under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

Group Resource Center (BRC):- To distribute various grants to all the schools in the taluka, to implement the initiative at the school level. At this level Junior Engineer, Cashier, Tool Person, MIS Co-ordinator, Data Entry Operator under the leadership of Group Training Officer manage the implementation of activities.

Group Resource Center (CRC):- Performs the task of implementing the entire program of Shiksha Abhiyan in all the schools at the central level.

Concept :-

According to Article 45 of the Constitution of India, primary education has been made free or compulsory for all boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14. Accordingly, in the year 2002, by amending the constitution, the right to education has been included in Article 21 (A) of the Constitution of Primary Education as a fundamental right. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has been launched to fulfill the objective of universalization of primary education which has been cultivated for many years. The program is being implemented with the participation of the state in a unitary manner over a period of time.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan is a planned program to develop the human potential of all the boys and girls in the age group of 6 to 14 years with the help of the community in the wadis and slums. It is a centrally sponsored scheme and a unique initiative to universalize primary education through active participation of the community in school management.

Campaign Features :-

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is a time bound program for universalization of primary education
The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has provided an opportunity to promote social justice through primary education.
Through all education campaigns, efforts should be made to involve Panchayat Raj Institutions, Village Education Committees, Slum Level Education Committees in rural and urban areas, Parent Teacher Associations, Maternal Parents Associations, Tribal Autonomous Organizations and Village Level Organizations in the management of primary schools.

Local self-government bodies, state and central government are partners in the proceedings of all Shiksha Abhiyan.
In Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan, an important opportunity has been obtained for the development of Taluka, District and State according to the needs of wadaya, settlement and local level.

Goal : –

1. By the year 2010 to provide quality primary education facilities to all boys and girls in the age group of 6 to 14 years.
2. Reduction of social, regional and gender discrimination through active participation of community / settlement or local people in the school environment.
3. To try to achieve holistic development of the student by bringing school and society together

 Objectives :-

1. Pre-2003 enrollment of all children in school, education guarantee center, alternative school return system.
2. Providing primary school education to all children up to 5th standard before AD 2007 and to all children up to 8th standard before AD 2010.
3. Emphasis on quality primary education as well as education for life
4. To remove the deficiencies in primary education at all levels before AD 2007 and to fill the social and gender differences and the gap in various sections of the society by AD 2007.

 Activities under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan:-

1. Group Tool Center
2. Group Tool Center
3. School construction and construction of school house as per requirement is completed through School Management Committee.
4. Alternative Education and Education Guarantee Scheme. Vastishala, Mahatma Phule Education Guarantee Scheme, Rajiv Gandhi Chancellery, Setu School,Seasonal Mahatma Phule Education Guarantee Scheme, Remedial Curriculum.
5. Innovative activities
   • Computer Education
   • Child education and upbringing
   • Girl child education
   • Education of Scheduled Caste – Tribe children
   • Minority education
6. Disability Inclusive Education- Supply of materials, barrier free environment, education system, home guidance, individual education plan, helper allowance for bringing to school, writing/reading allowance, travel allowance, surgery as per need.
7. Research, evaluation, supervision and control
8. Subsidy – School, Teacher_Maintenance Repair, Study-Teaching Material Subsidy.
9. Teacher training
10. Training of People’s Representatives
11. Free text books to all boys and girls from class 1st to 8th
12. Study Enrichment Program (LEP)
13. Overall Education Quality Development Programme
14. Opening of new schools in Wadaya-vasti fulfilling the criteria.
15. Upper Primary School of existing Primary School if there is Upper Primary School within three kilometers area to convert.
16. Teacher mobilization, digital schools, foundational testing, summative assessment under Advanced Education Maharashtra initiative

Testing, enabling innovation schools

1. Digitization of all schools in the district under Advanced Education Maharashtra Program as per Government Decision 22nd June.
2. To advance all the schools in the district under the Advanced Education Maharashtra programme.
3. Making 100 percent teachers tech-savvy.
4. Providing leadership training to supervisory system.
5. To increase quality by exploring outside the school and to maintain it in the school.
6. To initiate action in the entire district as per Self-Assessmenton School Siddhi Portal.

School Nutrition Scheme
Format of Scheme –

With a view to universalizing primary education and to increase enrollment and attendance in primary schools and to stop dropouts, the State has been running a centrally funded school nutrition scheme to provide 3 kilograms of rice per month to students of classes 1 to 5 from 1995-96. This scheme was modified from December 2002 has come and a scheme has been started to provide cooked food to the students instead of raw rice.

From the year 2008-09 this scheme has been started under the name of National Mid-Day Meal Program for Class 6 to 8. Keeping in mind the local interest of the students, Sambhar rice, Kaddhanya Usala, vegetables, pulao etc. are being given in the food. Also once a week in other nutritious food like banana, egg, biscuits, 450 calories and 12 grams of protein are given to the students of class 1 to 5. It is ensured that 700 calories and 20 grams of protein will be provided to the students of classes 6 to 8.

Objectives of the Scheme –

1. Increasing enrollment in schools.
2. Increasing school attendance.
3. Retention of students in school by reducing school dropout rate.
4. Providing nutritional value through quality food to school students.
5. To create future healthy citizens of the country through nutrition.
6. To inculcate good hygiene habits in students.
7. To create a sense of mutual cooperation among the students.

Schools Covered in the Scheme – Zilla Parishad Schools, Municipal and City Council Area Schools, Private Aided Schools (Scheme Starts from 20% Subsidy), Aided Ashram Schools (Non-Resident Students), Night Schools

Method of implementing the scheme –

Rural – Maharashtra State Co-operative Consumers Federation Ltd. from directorate level . Mumbai District Office, Apna Bhandar Sitabardi, Nagpur Supplier Selection Agreement dt. Done on 14/06/2016. From the year 2016-17, the said supplier is supplying food grains to the schools. Also, the rice is picked up from the FCI go down and supplied to the schools through the rice supplier. Separate grants are allocated to schools for cooking food, fuel and vegetable.

Through the school management committee, cooks and helpers are selected and through them cooking food, grain cleaning and other tasks are done. Cooks and helpers are given separate grants as honorarium. According to the total number of students in rural areas in Nagpur district Rs. 36,07,000/- grant is sanctioned for cook helper. Accordingly, the grant is directly distributed to the account of the cook helper from the district level .

Only rice is supplied to schools in urban areas – Mahanagara Palika and municipal area. The school buys groceries and vegetables at its level and prepares meals and distributes them to the schools. Grants are distributed to schools together with cooking food, fuel and vegetables and cook’s stipend.

According to the above, in the present scheme, 2848 schools have been implemented school feeding scheme in Nagpur district.