Download or read book Primary Education in Delhi Slums written by Anil K. Yadav and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book deals with the primary education in Delhi Slums in relation to access and its utilization. The authors have examined the issues involved in the access and utilization of primary education in Delhi Slums. Various issues covered in this study are: (i) Inadequate access(ii) Inadequate policy support and commitment for universalisation of primary education (iii) Poor attention to quality at primary education level (iv) Gender inequality in access to education, and (v) High rate of dropout and wastage. It emerges from the study that the caste, religion and place of origin has a very strong bearing on the level of development of education. The Muslims in general and Biharis (Hindus & Muslims) in particular have been found to be less appreciative for education as compared to Bangalee migrants. The primary schools located near the slums despite enormous efforts put in by the government to improve the standards, are infact in pathetic condition. Shortage of teachers and lack of commitment among the teachers has been some of the glaring facts.The parents however were of the opinion that the curriculam followed in these schools is not suitable to the needs of the slums children. Therefore, the suggestion was made to re- design the curriculam while keeping in mind the cultural, caste and religion variations.