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14 States Provide Eggs as Part of Mid-Day Meal Scheme: Education Ministry

The introduction of eggs in mid-day meal schemes has been opposed by religious and caste groups that push for vegetarian meals in several states.

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Budget 2023: Learning Losses During COVID Cannot be Compensated by the Inadequate Allocation for School Education

During the pandemic, allocations for school education were reduced. The increase in funding in this budget had to be of an order that would mitigate the damage done.

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Education Budget 2023: Just 51% SSA Funds Released Till December 2022

Accountability Initiative’s analysis shows that releases have been slow. SSA accounted for 36% of funds for education ministry in 2022-23.

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Roundtable on the Regulation of Non-State Actors in India’s School Education (Summary Note)

With rising demand for education during the last few decades from all sections of the society, there has been an increase in non-state participation in provisioning of schools, as well as, in supplementary services across India. While there are certain state-level regulations and policies, India lacks an overarching structure and framework for the regulation of … Continue reading "Roundtable on the Regulation of Non-State Actors in India’s School Education (Summary Note)"

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South Asia Non-State Actors in Education: Who Chooses? Who Loses? (Summary)

Education is both a public and a private good. Governments take on the high cost of delivering education because of its public-good qualities – in other words, the wider benefits to societies and economies. An educated workforce helps develop the economy, while public schools develop and strengthen a sense of national identity, superseding and absorbing … Continue reading "South Asia Non-State Actors in Education: Who Chooses? Who Loses? (Summary)"