Shobhita, Rajagopal
(2018)
Learning from innovative programmes in education: Lok
Jumbish – peoples movement for education for all 1.
Learning Curve (30).
pp. 82-85.
Abstract
There have been a number of innovations in the
education sector in the State of Rajasthan that
have aimed at addressing exclusionary practices
and gaps within the education system. These
have demonstrated the possibility of evolving
meaningful strategies to address educational
needs of disadvantaged children as well as improve
educational planning and delivery. consolidating gains made during the first phase.
Post 1999, LJ faced a period of uncertainty and
there was a gradual decline with the final closure
of the programme in 2003.
This article discusses the approach and key strategies
adopted by LJ in its effort to bring education within
the reach of children across different districts of
Rajasthan. It also highlights the key learning’s from
the intervention.
Lok Jumbish, or Peoples Movement for Education
for All, was launched in June 1992 by Government
of India and Government of Rajasthan with support
from the Swedish International Development
Agency (SIDA). It began with the basic aim of
universalising primary education in Rajasthan. Its
main objective –– as stated in the 1990 project
document was ‘to develop, demonstrate, catalyse
and transform the mainstream education system
with the objective of ensuring that every child has
access to basic education (Grades I to VIII).’
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