DISTRICTS COVERED 1. Vidisha 2. Sehore 3. Rajgarh 4. Guna 5. Bhopal 6. Ashoknagar 7. Harda

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1 1 ST HALF YEARLY MONITORING REPORT OF TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (MONITORING INSTITUTIONS) ON SSA AND MDM FOR THE STATE/UT OF MADHYA PRADESH FOR THE PERIOD OF 1 ST AUGUST, 2008 to 31 ST JANUARY, 2009 DISTRICTS COVERED 1. Vidisha 2. Sehore 3. Rajgarh 4. Guna 5. Bhopal 6. Ashoknagar 7. Harda

2 2 Contents Page No. General information 3 Executive summary 5 District report of Vidisha 20 District report of Sehore 58 District report of Rajgarh 102 District report of Guna 147 District report of Bhopal 201 District report of Ashoknagar 246 District report of Harda 307 Annexures 349 2

3 ST HALF YEARLY MONITORING REPORT OF TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (MONITORING INSTITUTIONS) ON SSA AND MDM FOR THE STATE/UT OF MADHYA PRADESH FOR THE PERIOD OF1 ST AUGUST, 2008 to 31 ST JANUARY, General Information Sl. Details No. Subject 1. Name of the monitoring institution TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 2. Period of the report 1ST AUGUST, 2008 TO 31ST JANUARY, No. of Districts allocated 7 4. District names Bhopal, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Ashoknagar, Sehore, Harda, Guna 5. Date of visit to the Districts / EGS / Schools ( Information is to be given for district wise i.e District 1, District 2, District 3 etc) January 9-28 for all the districts except Bhopal Bhopal- January 15- February Total number of elementary schools / EGS / AIE Centers in all the Districts allocated Information is to be given for district wise i.e District 1, District 2, District 3 etc) Number of elementary schools (primary and upper primary) / EGS / AIE Centers covered / monitored Information is to be given for district wise i.e District 1, District 2, District 3 etc) Whether 5% of the elementary schools / EGS / AIE Centers in total of all the Districts allocated covered : YES / NO At least 1% of the school visited within one month of the start of the academic year in all Ashoknagar 1458 Bhopal 1198 Harda 845 Rajgarh 2594 Sehore 2027 Vidisha 2530 Guna 2102 (VEC-2) Total Ashoknagar 154 Bhopal 156 Harda 149 Rajgarh 190 Sehore 144 Vidisha 166 Guna (VEC-2) 137 Total 1094 Yes No 3

4 4 the Districts : YES / NO (While most of the states start their academic year in June/ July there are few states with academic year starting in January / April). 10. Whether the MI has sent their report to the SPO at the draft level: YES / NO After submission of the draft report to the 11. SPO office whether the MI has received any comments from the SPO office : YES / NO Before sending the reports to the GOI 12. whether the MI has shared the report with SPO: YES / NO Whether your institution come under lead No institutes if yes as a lead institutes whether the MI has collected the data in respect of 13. the entire state and submitted consolidated 6 monthly report in respect of the state to the GOI and to the SPO: YES/ NO/ Not applicable. Details of school/egs/model cluster/brc visited New Civil EGS/ Model NRBC/ District Schools AIE KGBV Cluster RBC School Work BRC Ashoknagar Bhopal Harda Rajgarh Sehore Vidisha Guna (Vec- 2)

5 5. Executive Summary of all the districts report (a) Opening of Schools (both primary and upper primary): Bhopal out of 108 schools were opened on July 1, Rajgarh out of 133 schools were opened on July 1, 2008, 6 in June 23. Vidisha Ashoknagar- Sehore - out of 125 schools 30 opened on June 23 and 89 on July 1 and the rest in June. out of 99 schools 31 opened on June 23 and 62 on July 1 and the rest in June. all the schools have reported July 1 as the school opening day Harda - out of 104 schools 94 opened on June 23 and 3 on July 1 and 7 in June Guna - out of 86 schools 73 opened on June 23, 10 on June 24 and 1 on July 1 and 2 did not mention dates. (b) Civil Works: Bhopal Rajgarh Vidisha Ashoknagar Sehore out of 20 civil work visited very good-2; average- 5; good- 13. In all the civil works a ramp is being constructed. The technical person visited the construction site and guided the construction process quite regularly and at all the stages. There seems to be no convergence with Swajaldhara and Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) taking place(2 schools). Drinking water facilities constructed by specialized agency (2 schools). - out of 25 civil works visited very good-8; good- 16. there is convergence with TSC and Swajldhara and many schools have mentioned the amount they have got from these schemes. The technical person visited the construction site 2-3 times per month and at all stages. 18 schools have reported that a ramp is not being constructed. - out of 17 civil works visited very good-6; good- 8; average-2; though all have mentioned convergence with Swajaldhara none have mentioned the amount. Except 3 all have mentioned that there is no convergence with TSC. The technical person visited mostly 3-6 times and at the roof stage. 9 schools have reported that a ramp is not being constructed civil works visited all sanctioned in have reported that a ramp is not being constructed. 8 have reported that the technical person is visiting once in a month. 6 have reported the visit at roof stage. Not one has reported convergence with TSC or Swajaldhara. Quality-5 good, 7 avererage and one (PS chhaprai Majji) bad civil works visited all sanctioned in 2008 all model cluster except one KGBV.8 have reported that a ramp is not being constructed the technical person has visited 1-3 times to these civil works. Only one has mentioned convergence with Swajaldhara. 7 have reported convergence with TSC. 5

6 6 Quality of work- 7 average, 2 very good, 5 good. (c) Textbooks: Bhopal Rajgarh out of 105 schools except 2 schools textbooks were distributed in July(57 schools on July 10). 9 schools reported some delay. textbooks were distributed in the second half of July. Vidisha out of 125 schools 28 schools July 1; 38 schools July 7; 9 schools in June. Rest of the schools in the month of July. Ashoknagar out of 99 schools 54 schools July 1&2; 7 schools in august; Rest of the schools in the month of July.11 schools have reported some kind of delay. Sehore - out of 108 schools 65 schools distributed on July 1 and the rest in other dates of July except 2 schools who distributed in august. Harda - out of 104 schools 89 schools distributed on July 1 and the rest in other dates of July. Guna : out of 86 schools 80 distributed in the month of July and the rest between august- December. (d) School grants: Bhopal out of 101 schools about 10 schools have reported that they have not received school grant till the first week of February (8 Phanda and 2 Barasia block).20 out of 87schools reported that DPO has not circulated guidelines to the school level for utilization of the school grant. Nobody has expressly said that there was delay. Rajgarh school grants received in June 16 schools ; July 93 schools ; August 5 schools ; September 5 schools. 134 schools have reported that DPO circulated guidelines to the school level for utilization of the school grant. Only 2 reported delay in receipts of the grants. 136 schools have given description of uses like flooring, painting, stationary, maintenance construction of room & window, furniture, tat Patti, white wash, stationary, black board, flooring, almira etc. Vidisha 63 schools on June 5; 12 schools on July 2; 11 schools on July 28; rest all in different months from July-november. Ashoknagar 69 in July ; 23 in August; 2 in September; 3 not received grant; 17 out of 98 schools have not utilized the grant at all. Sehore out of 108 schools school grant was received in June- 39 schools; July- 42 schools ; January schools; 6 not received grant; 14 have 6

7 7 reported not receiving any guidelines from DPO. Harda out of 104 schools receiving of school grant - 64 schools - July 14; 19 schools- August 12-15; rest in different dates of July;3 schools not in knowledge(m.s.kumroom M.S.Kayda P.S.kayda (Timari); 1 school (P.S.Unchabarari, TImari) - passbook is not in the school. Apart from these 4 another 6 have reported non-utilization of school grant. All have reported receiving guidelines from DPO regarding school grant. Guna - July out of 83 schools the receipt of the school grant was in the following way- 48 schools ; august- 18 schools; September 11 schools and the rest between October January (e) Teachers and Teachers Training: Bhopal Rajgarh out of 106 schools 60 schools stated the satisfaction level of training as Average. Only 15 schools have expressed desire of training in some subjects except 9, 126 schools mentioned that there is a calendar of training at BC/CRC level. while 134 expressed satisfaction in training (excellent, good, very good etc) 94 out of 131 said that they did not need training in any particular subject. The predominant role of BRC/CRC in teacher training seems to be administrative in the expression making arrangement Vidisha 69 schools have expressed satisfaction in training as average and 53 as good out of 122 schools. But only 33 have reported that they need training in some subjects. 120 schools have reported that there is a calendar of training at BRC/CRC level. The role of BRC/CRC is expressed in the words logistics, needs,arrangement, facilities which are non-academic. Here nobody mentions their role in the classroom while in visit.. In the context of TLM they mentioned that training was for 10 days in June at JSK level and by BMT and master trainers. 40 out of 124 schools have reported that crosssharing of good practices was not done of the training Ashoknagar 70 out of 92 schools have reported taking training in June 10-12; 73 mentioned the duration 10days; all mentioned that training was imparted by master trainers; 8 out of 97 schools said that demonstration of good practice was not cross-shared. Sehore 22 out of 102 schools in the context of training for TLM said that good practices were not cross-shared. Only 1 out of 103 has expressed 7

8 8 dissatisfaction on training. 92 have reported the absence of a calendar for training at BRC/CRC level. 96 have reported that they do not need training in any particular subject. This shows they are unenthusiastic about training. Harda 95 schools have reported good about satisfaction level of training. Only 4 have reported not good. Though it is not possible to say with precision the degree of effectiveness of training teachers have said it in percentage terms. One can estimate that they are benefitting from training as 83 out of 103 schools have reported that training is effective to the extent of more than 60 %. Its authenticity can be verified by the fact that many have also reported less and one has reported out of 102 have reported that they do not need training in any particular subject reflecting their deep engagement with training. But 11 out of 102 have reported the absence of calendar for training at BRC/CRC level. It is a serious matter that 37 out of 103 schools believe that the CRC is supposed to visit only 1 school per week. Guna only 2 schools have reported not satisfied out of 74 schools. 72 out of 86 have reported that the training is imparted by master trainer. 77 have reported the need for training in different subjects predominantly English and mathematics. (f) Teaching Learning Material (TLM) grants: Bhopal Rajgarh Vidisha Ashoknagar - 24 out of 72 schools have reported that they have not received TLM grant till the first week of February. Some of the purposes for which it was used - map, chart, stationary, model, painting of wall calendar, project work chalk photocopies. In 10 out of 34 schools TLM was not used or kept separately during visit. 20 out of 30 schools have reported that children are using the TLM well. it was distributed all over the year like December 14 schools; November 15 schools ; September -47 schools ;October 31 schools ; June- 8 schools. In 55 schools out of 123 schools TLM was found not displayed in the classroom. On the other hand teachers in 51 schools expressed that children are using the TLM well. 11 schools got TLM grant in august or after. The rest out of 124 schools got it in June. 54 have reported that they got it in June 5; but 37 schools have reported that they have not purchased yet anything. In 17 schools teachers have said that they have not got the TLM grant. TLM was found displayed in the classroom in 72 schools. In 79 schools teachers mentioned that children are using the TLM well. The research staff was impressed by only in 4 schools as good example of TLM use. out of 55 schools Most of The schools received TLM grant in July and August - July, - 28 schools; August, 11 schools; October-1 schools; November -2, schools; January, schools. Display of TLM was not found in 31 schools out of 99 schools. There were 4 schools with good examples of TLM use. Only 14 out of 94 mentioned that TLM is not used by children well. 8

9 9 Sehore Harda Guna out of 102 schools TLM was received in January schools ; July schools ; June, schools; 32 schools have reported not receiving TLM grant till january. the rest got it between October- December. Out of 93 schools the research staff found 12 cases of good examples of TLM use out of 103 schools got in December 23 and 12 in other dates of December; 1 in January and 1 in February, schools have reported not in knowledge. These are the same schools who reported the same regarding school grant. in aournd schools TLM was not displayed/not in use. Research staff found only 3 cases of good examples TLM use that is worth mentioned by names. 32 schools have reported not have had any training related to TLM. Those who took training was mostly in april and may and for 10 days. 11 out of 99 have reported that good practices were not cross-shared. - the TLM grant was received in the following way July 1 26 schools; August 1-14 schools; September schools ; November 6 schools ; December- 2 schools ; January schools. date not mentioned 6 schools. 2 have reported not receiving the TLM grant. in 10 schools TLM was not found /used in the classrooms. 78 schools have reported that children use the TLM well. There were 30 cases of good use of TLM during visit. 77 schools have reported that they received TLM related training in June and it was mostly 10 days. In response to whether good practices were cross-shared the response was that the training was done group wise. (g) EGS & AIE: Bhopal educational qualification of the EVs- BA,Ded, MA, MA D.Ed, B.Com. Training - Sevakalin training. Amount of monthly honorarium /-. This is paid though Bank at Sankul Center. No delay in payment of monthly honorarium. EV is regular in his attendance. Honorarium of the last month was received in January mainstreaming was done in Government Schools. Mid-day meal is provided. EGS/AIE centers are using the school textbooks. Rajgarh one EGS was visited. monthly honorarium is 2500/- and paid though bank. All facilities like primary school. It mentions that actually 6 children mainstreamed last year. Ashoknagar 7 EGS visited; acute problem of children attendance; 3 schools EGS Chakk bonora, EGS Chakrapura, EGS Bhiyakhedi have simply reported total enrollment than the actually mainstreamed. One can guess from the very low attendance that mainstreaming is not happening on a significant scale. In 6 EGS the qualification of EVs is 12 th. Honorarium of 2500/- is paid through bank. They received their last honorarium in December MDM is given in the EGS. They use the textbooks and have not reported delay in getting textbooks. Harda 4 EHS visited. Averagely about 20 points gap between enrollment and attendance. Qualification B,A.; honorarium 2500/- paid through bank. The last time they got it in November and December. 2 have reported delay. The figure 9

10 10 Guna of mainstreaming look like enrollment figure, if it is not then it is very good. MDM is provided. They use school textbooks and no delay in getting books. Andherikhedi has reported that the upgradation has not taken place. 13 EGS visited. Average attendance rate is about 50%. 4 EVs with only HSC. They have received training by DIET. They are receiving academic support in particular subjects. Honorarium 2500/- per month and this is paid though bank but once in 2-3 months. 7 have reported that they receive it from PTA. MDM is provided. 3 EGS have reported delay in getting textbooks. 5 are still EGS and not upgraded to PS. (h) Children with Special Needs (CWSN): Bhopal - 105schools reported that ramp exists. No children have been provided with home based support during the current financial year and no parents have been given counseling during the current financial year ( ). 13 schools have reported that they provided with aids and appliances during the current financial year ( ) to CWSN children. Rajgarh total 45 schools reported some CWSN children. 17 reported 1 each given aid and appliances. While 23 reported 1 enrolled in 22 it was found by the research staff. 25 out of 135 schools reported not having any ramp. No child has been provided with any home based support. But averagely parents in every school have been Vidisha given counseling as reported. 2 schools have reported that aids and appliances have been given to 4 students and the same number have reported home based support to students. But 107 schools have reported counseling to parents. 38 schools have reported the absence of ramp. Total of 48 students were found to be enrolled and 31 found present. Ashoknagar total 5 schools out of 49 reported that aid is given to total of 6 students. 5 have reported home based support. But 89 schools have reported counseling to parents. 7 out of 99 have reported absence of ramp. While a total of 19 students were found enrolled 9 were found present out of 45 schools. Sehore 4 schools in total have reported giving aid to CWSN students. 28 out of 105 schools have reported the absence of ramp. Only 1 school have reported giving home based support but 43 schools have reported giving counseling to parents. In total 45 were found to be enrolled and 36 found present. Harda - 8 schools in total have reported giving aid to 10 CWSN students. 13 out of 104 have reported the absence of ramp. 24 schools have reported counseling to averagely 2-3 parents. Here the counselling seems linked exclusively to CWSN unlike other districts who have 10

11 11 Guna reported huge numbers. Only 1 school has reported home-based support. 74 students found to be enrolled in 43 schools. 62 students found to be present. - a total of 40 schools have reported that they have given aid and appliances to CWSN students. Only 3 schools have reported the absence of ramp. Only 2 schools have reported giving home based support. But 52 schools have reported giving counseling to parents. (i) National Programme for Education of Girls at Elementary Level (NPEGEL): Bhopal Out of 107 schools 62 distributed uniforms in august 14 and 15 distributed on august 15. Model clusters have been provided withgender sensitized teaching learning materials. vocational training- Health & Hygience, Mehendi, Stitching, pottery work, Rangoli, painting, Craft work, Bag making, toy making. bridge courses, are not happening. gender sensitization is done to students rather than teachers. Additional efforts to mobilize community and women s groups in favor of girls education is done through debate Competition in 2 cases out of 10 model clusters. Rajgarh out of 134 schools 10 distributed in August, 3 in July, and the rest in August between August 10 to model clusters were visited. Gender sensitization has happened to students. Maa beti mela is a community mobilization for girls education which have been reported. 5 have reported that there is no bridge course. All reported that gender sensitization material has been provided. Vidisha 6 model clusters were visited. 2 had absence of gender sensitization material. 5 had absence of vocational training and bridge courses. Gender sensitization was done to only students. 74 schools out of 125 schools distributed uniforms between august distributed in July. Rest in October and November. Ashoknagar 8 model clusters were visited. In 4 gender sensitization material were not in use. 4 have reported health and hygiene and pottery work. there was no bridge course. Sehore 13 model clusters visited. Except 1 all reported being provided with gender sensitization material. All are running vocational training. None running bridge courses. Government high school Samarda has mentioned gender orientation of PTA members. out of 108 all schools distributed uniforms between August except 4 schools. Harda 8 model clusters visited. All have reported being provided with gender sensitization material, all are running vocational training. None is running bridge courses. Gender sensitization was done to only students. Meenu-books and mother-daughter fair are two programs related to community mobilization. Out of 104 except 2 boys schools all distributed uniform between August (93 on 11

12 12 August 14). Guna 19 model clusters visited. All have reported gender sensitization materials like meena ki book, rangoli, CD, jeevan khushi etc. vocational training includes computer, sewing machine. No vocational training in MS Govt. school Pagar, MS Girls Kent, MS Magrudh, MS Dehrikala, MS Amlagadhiya, MS Vinotiya, and MS Kotra. One school has reported picture of male and female with regard to gender sensitization. Maa-beti mela and meena are two programs for community mobilization. (j) Katurba Gandhi Balika Vidayalaya (KGBV): Rajgarh 4 KGBVs visited. Averagely points gap between enrollment and presence. Facilities seem to be satisfactory and personnel filled up. Vidisha -4 KGBVs visited. KGBV Udayapur requires urgent attention regarding attendance (13/85). The absence of warden probably is the reason. Udayapur and Mugulsaray do not have warden. Research staff could not find furniture. Ashoknagar - 4 KGBVs visited. Attendance is satisfactory except Kachnar. Malhargarh and Kadvaya do not have warden which is an urgent issue. furniture is not there in Malhargarh, kachnar and phatebade. Sehore 2 KGBV visited. Attendance good. Both do not have problems related to facilities or personnel vacancy. Harda - KGBV Charue in Khirkhiya visited. Attendance 99/100. No post vacant. Facilities- chair, table, bed, utensil, first aids. No post vacant. Guna - 4 KGBV visited. Attendance acute in Rampurtek (31/100). This is probably because the post of warden and asst. warden is vacant. Furniture is very good and it includes mat, bed, almirah, computer etc. (k) District Information System for Education (DISE): Bhopal -99 schools have reported that DISE data capture format have been supplied to all schools latest by August ( ). Training has been imparted to the teacher for filling up DISE data in the data capture format the training for DISE data entry was done as per the following details: September- 25 schools October- 20 schools November 18 schools December 14 schools 87 schools have reported that the training held in JSK and Duration was 1 day (98 schools ) 12

13 13 Rajgarh Vidisha Ashoknagar Sehore Harda Guna all 134 have reported that DISE data capture format has been supplied to all schools by august. All reported that they have taken one day training at JSK level in the month of September. 124 have reported that DISE data capture format has been supplied to all schools by august. But there was no information regarding training related to DISE. all (99 schools )reported that DISE data capture format has been supplied to all schools by august, all took one day training at BRC mostly in the month of November. 29 out of 108 schools have expressly mentioned that the DISE formats was not provided by August. 20 schools have reported the absence of any training related to DISE. - all (103 schools )reported that DISE data capture format has been supplied to all schools by august, all except 2 schools (PS Rathakhurd,Girsl PS Mandla ) took one day training at BRC mostly in the month of November. out of 78 schools DISE format was available for 14 schools in August, 50 schools in September, 13 schools between October- December. 77 have reported that training has been imparted mostly in September at Guna BRC for 1 day. (l) Research and Evaluation: (m) Functioning of the VEC: Guna 2 VEC visited (Mavan and EGS sala Makrudi). They did not have any idea as now Panchayat does the civil work and Sarpach handle this matter. But they reported that the technical person visit to see the civil work. (n) Staffing at State and District Level: 13

14 14 (o) Outreach of primary/upper Primary educational facilities to SC, ST, Minority groups and to girls as well, especially in special focus districts. (p) Any other issues relevant to SSA implementation (q) Mid Day Meal Bhopal Rajgarh Vidisha MDM is going on well except some matters of concern. 23 schools have reported that micronutrients (iron, folic acid, vitamin-a dosage) deworming medicine is not given periodically. Cooking cost is paid predominantly through Bank. 90 schools have reported that SHG is cooking the MDM. 55 schools have reported that cook/helper belong to OBC while 17 schools have reported that cook/helper belong to SC. Monthly remuneration of cook/helper1000/-(33 schools )1200/-(13 schools) 800/-(29 schools). 75 schools have reported that a pucca kitchen shed cum store constructed& in use. out of 123 schools there are problems in 5 schools where MDM is not happening. 13 have reported not receiving food grain regularly, 8 have reported no buffer stock, 38 have reported that food grains not delivered at the school. cooking cost paid by cash or banking channel. There is no gender or caste or community discrimination in cooking or serving or seating arrangement. observe any gender or caste or community discrimination in cooking or serving or seating arrangement. 11 schools not displayed its weekly menu. 61 schools have reported that no micronutrients (iron, folic acid, vitamin-a dosage) deworming medicine is given periodically. 113 schools reported that cook/helper belong to OBC. 6 schools out of 120 have reported disruption of MDM. All have mentioned receiving food grains regularly and maintaining bufferstock, maintaining variet in food. Weekly menu was not found in 37 schools. All have reported that micronutrients are not being given. discrimination found in PS Teelakhedi (Vidisha). In 117 schools SHG runs the MDM and in 6 PTA. There are only 3 schools where the cook is SC. There are 14

15 15 Ashoknagar 24 schools where kitchen shed is constructed and not in use. 47 schools reported gas as fuel. Out of 122 only 72 and not all mentioned that MDM has improved attendance well being of the school etc. out of 108 schools 16 found closed. 10 not receiving grain regularly; in 8 buffer stock is not maintained. Gender/caste discrimination was observed in PS Samerkhedi and MS Manhetee (Eshagarha). 40 out of 95 have not displayed weekly menu and 57 are not able to adhere to weekly menu. 64 have reported variety of food and 92 have reported that menu includes rice/wheat, dal and vegetables. 16 out of 69 have reported that the quantity is not sufficient. 62 out of 97 have reported that micronutrients are not being given. Only in 13 out of 93 schools the cook/helper is SC/ST. no school has reported the monthly remuneration of the cook as more than 1000/- per month. They are underpaid. In majority cases they get less than 600/- Sehore out of 106 only 2 have reported interruption of MDM (Gov.Mskhandaurapur,Gov. M.S.Guradiya Rupchand (Astha). Around 5 schools have reported different problems like not maintaining buffer stock, not receiving grains regularly etc, not adhering to weekly menu, children not happy with quantity/quality. 105 have reported that cooking cost is paid by cash. No discrimination was found in any school. 64 have reported that micronutrients are not being given. Only 25 schools have reported that the cook belong to SC/ST. the monthly remuneration ranges from 400/- to 3642/-. 96 have reported that a pucca kitchen shed is constructed and in use. 3 have reported the lack of drinking water facility. 55 have reported gas as the fuel. Out of 96 only 23 have reported that MDM has not improved the well being, attendance of the school. Harda - out of 103 only 2 have reported interruption of MDM. No discrimination was found in any school. 14 schools- weekly menu not displayed. 9 schools- weekly menu not adhered; 4 schools- children not happy with quantity. 97 schools have reported that children are given micronutrients. This seem to be true as they have mentioned the name of persons also who administer this. All have reported variety of menu. 32 out of 104 have reported that a kitchen shed is not sanctioned. Only in 39 schools a pucca kitchen shed is constructed and in use. 5 schools have reported the problem of drinking water. Fuel in all cases wood. Only 7 have reported that MDM has improved enrollment wellbeing etc. Guna - out of 84 schools about 10 have reported irregularity of MDM and this includes children not happy with quantity, not receiving food grains, not maintaining buffer stock etc. Discrimination was felt in 7 schools. All have displayed weekly menu. The menu includes variety in 77 schools. 49 have reported that micronutrients is not given regularly. 16 schools have reported that some children carry food to school. Mostly SHG is cooking MDM. Cooks mostly belong to OBC. Monthly remuneration is not more than 1000 rupees. 15

16 16 The guidelines related to the different aspects of SSA furnished by the SPO to the MI 1. Guidelines on recruitment of sambidha shiksak (contract teachers) (2008), pages 2. Guidelines on in-service training( ) 9 pages 3. learning enhancement program( )- 7 pages 4. Guidelines on RBC ( ) 63 pages 5. Guidelines on KGBV ( ) 65 pages 6. Guidelines on engaging NGO for providing hostel facilities for CWSN (MOU) ( )- 4 pages 7. List of NGOs involved in SSA-IED activities 16

17 17 Research (Data from SPO) Mid term study conducted in (In House) 1. A study of the effect of child labour on realizing the target of SSA. 17

18 18 2. A study of effect of training conducted in monthly meeting at Jan Shiksha Kendra. 3. A study of role of KGBV in developing personality of girls. 4. A study of parallel education arrangement at District & Block level. 5. A study of the effect on student s achievement level & teaching style of teachers on account of discontinuation of 5th board examination by govt. from the session A study of reasons behind the increasing rate of drop outs (with special reference to) of S.T. students registered in primary schools. 7. Study of the effect on qualitative development of school through monitoring of selected schools by DIET faculty. 8. Assessment of actual teaching duration of teachers in school. Short term study conducted in (In House) 1. A study of the effect of facilities providing under IED& IEDCs scheme to disable children in reference with attendance & achievement level. 2. Qualitative evaluation of teachers teaching according to prescribed curriculum at primary level. 3. A review study of distribution of bicycle & uniform in school. 4. A comparative study of the achievement level of the girls studying in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and in other schools. 5. A review study of up keep of document in schools. 6. A study of the teachers view in reference to the implication of Dakshata Improvement Programme (DIP) in M.P. 7. A Study of effect of CAL on the achievement level of student in English & EVS. 8. A study of quality of construction & delay in construction. 18

19 19 Mid Term Study Conducted in (Outsourcing) 1 A study of effectiveness of Jan Shiksha Kendra A study of the impact on hostels run under/by the Education for all campaign meant for the children with special need on their inclusion. A study of the effectiveness of functions of Mobile Resource Teachers to connect the children with special need to the main stream of education. A comparative study of achievement level of the students studying in Head start and non Head Start schools in rural and urban areas of state And the study of problem related to administration, management and finance at head start centres and the suggestion for their removal. A study of reasons behind the increasing rate of drop outs (with special reference to) of S.T. students registered in primary schools. Short Term Study Conducted in (Outsourcing) A study of the causes responsible for the increasing number of students not attempting the annual examination of class V & VIII comparing to the last year. A comparative study of the achievement level of the girls studying in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and in other schools. 3 Position of documents maintain in school and their utility. 4 A study of the teachers view in reference to the implication of Dakshata Improvement Programme (DIP) in M.P. 5 A study of the attitude of girls and parents towards the quality of uniform and the purchasing of bicycles in government schools. 6 Causes responsible for the delay in construction work. 7 A descriptive study of students absence in govt. primary & middle schools. 8 The utility of teachers presence and availability in schools on the teaching programme. 9 A study of utility of BRC and NRBC. 10 The use and the availability of a library in schools. 19

20 3. District Level of Half yearly Monitoring Report 20 (The Ministry/TSG needs districts wise information as per the TOR ) Name of the monitoring institute Tata Institute of Social sciences (i) Name of the District Monitored: Vidisha (ii) Total number of elementary schools / EGS / AIE Centers in the Districts 2530 (iii) Number of elementary schools (primary and upper primary) / EGS / AIE Centers covered / monitored 166 (iv) Date of visit to the Districts/EGS/schools January 9-28, Tasks : The Monitoring Institutes will obtain information on the following areas and include them in their report. (a) Opening of Schools (both primary and upper primary): (i) What is the number of schools sanctioned in the current financial year in the state (including spill over) district wise and how many of them have been opened district wise? 2204 school have sanctioned in the current financial year (DPO). Information is to be obtained from the State Project office of SSA and to be updated by DPO in respect of the districts visited by MI. (ii) Has the land for construction of the school been identified? Information to be obtained from DPO and sample check to be carried on the spot with the assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teacher. 20

21 school have identified govt. land for construction. (iii Whether VEC/SMC etc. have received any funds for construction of the school All the civil work have taken by panchayat members only. Information to be obtained from DPO and sample check to be carried on the spot with the assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teacher (iv Has the construction started and what is the stage of construction (foundation, lintel and roofing etc.)? Information to be obtained from DPO and sample check to be carried on the spot with the assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teacher. Yes, 168 school have foundation stage,172 school have lintel stage and 108 school have roofing stage (DPO). (v Has the construction started and what is the stage of construction (foundation, lintel and roofing etc.)? Information to be obtained from DPO and sample check to be carried on the spot with the assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teacher. Yes, 168 school have foundation stage,172 school have lintel stage and 108 school have roofing stage (DPO). (vi Has the construction started and what is the stage of construction (foundation, lintel and roofing etc.)? Information to be obtained from DPO and sample check to be carried on the spot with the assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teacher. Yes, 168 school have foundation stage,172 school have lintel stage and 108 school have roofing stage (DPO). (viinumber of Teachers sanctioned for the new schools (including spillover) to be opened in the current financial year? Has sanctions been issued for these or not? District-wise information of the number of posts sanctioned and appointments made? 5488 numbers of teachers sanctioned for the new school including spillover (DPO). Information to be obtained from SPO. 21

22 22 (viiinumber of Teachers sanctioned for the new schools (including spillover) to be opened in the current financial year? Has sanctions been issued for these or not? District-wise information of the number of posts sanctioned and appointments made? Information to be obtained from SPO. (ix Have Teachers been put in position in new schools in District visited? Yes, put in position in new school in the district. (field data) Name of the school/village New MS Pandapula Nimkhiriya Block Ganjbasoda Vidisha Type of school Number of teachers sanctioned for the new upgraded school? Updated information to be obtained from DPO. Sample check to be carried out on the spot in respect of new schools visited by MI. Number of teachers in position? Up gradation of primary to upper primary 3 1 Up gradation of primary to upper primary 3 1 up gradation of primary to upper primary 3 1 MS New Baisnagar Vidisha PS Sindhishala + Nimtal Vidisha PS New (x In the schools visited by MI whether one-time grants of Rs. 10,000/- for Teaching and Learning equipments at primary level and Rs. 50,000 per school at upper primary level have been received by VEC/SMC? If yes, what items have been purchased for schools? No (field data) (xi Whether any guidelines have been issued either by SPO and or DPO for the items to be provided for the new school under this grant? Yes (field data) To be verified on the spot from the Bank passbook of VEC/SMC etc. and expenditure statement maintained by the school. Copy of circular/orders to be obtained from SPO and DPO. A copy of the instructions be enclosed along with MI report. (b) Civil Works: 22

23 23 (i) What are the targets (including spillover) for construction of school buildings, additional classrooms, drinking water, toilets, BRCs/CRCs and other items like rain water harvesting etc. for the current financial year and what is the progress till the previous quarter? (Data from SPO) (Status till December 2008) Primary/EGS to PS Buildings Physical Approved Physical Expenditure % Exp. as Target Budget Achiev, per Budget Physical Target N.A. Middle School Buildings Physical Achiev, Approved Budget Expenditure % Exp. as per Budget N.A % Information is to be obtained from SPO along with district-wise break-up. SPO to furnish item-wise progress: completed works, works in progress and works not started. To be updated at the DPO for districts being visited by MI. Additional Rooms (Primary) Physical Approved Physical Expenditure % Exp. as Target Budget Achiev, per Budget N.A % Physical Target Major Repairs Approved Budget N.A. Physical Expenditure % Exp. Achiev, as per Budget Physical Target Toilets (Spillover) Physical Achiev, Approved Budget Expenditure % Exp. as per Budget N.A % Physical Target Approved Budget Drinking Water (Spillover) Physical Achiev, N.A. Expenditure % Exp. as per Budget 23

24 24 (ii) (iii) Sample check by MI, of civil works in a district, so that each category of civil works is covered in the samples to verify actual status by visiting the construction site and variance if any, between reporting and actual may be indicated. 17 civil works visited Whether SMC/VEC has been trained by technical persons for execution of civil work? To be checked on the spot with assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teachers. To be verified on the spot with assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample as in (ii) above). (iv) (v) (vi) Whether community manual for civil works has been prepared and is available with VEC/SMC? Now panchayat handles the civil work To be verified on the spot with assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample as in (ii) above). In the school buildings being constructed (new schools as well as building To be verified on the spot with assistance of less schools), whether a ramp is being constructed? VEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample as in (ii) above). 9 schools out of 17 civil works have reported that a ramp is not being constructed. Is VEC/SMC keeping a separate account of funds and materials for construction? By physical verification by the MI in respect of construction sites visited (sample as in (ii) above). (vii) Who is designated for Technical Supervision for civil works? What level (Block/District/Sub-District)? To be obtained from the SPO/DPO and then verified on the field with VEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample as in (ii) above). As per SPO There is an AE & Jr. engineer at district level and Jr. engineer at every block level. (viii) The number of times the technical person visited the construction site and To be verified on the spot with assistance of guided the construction process? Did he visit at the foundation stage, lintel VEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample as and roof stage? in (ii) above). The technical person visited mostly 3-6 times and at the roof stage. (ix) (x) (xi) If there any convergence with Swajaldhara and Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) taking place in respect of drinking water facilities provided in the schools visited by MI? The quantum of funds utilised from Swajaldhara and TSC and SSA in the sites visited? Status to be obtained from SPO updated at DPO in districts visited by MI. To be verified on the spot with assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample as in (ii) above). Though all have mentioned convergence with Swajaldhara none have mentioned the amount. Whether construction of drinking water facilities in schools is being carried out by a specialized Agency or VEC/SMC? Mostly by specialized agency Is there any convergence with Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) taking place in respect of toilet facilities in the schools? The quantum of funds available from TSC and SSA in the sites visited? Except 3 all have mentioned that there is no convergence with TSC. (xii) What is MI s impression of quality construction in sites visited by MI? To be verified on the spot with assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample as in (ii) above). Status to be obtained from SPO updated at DPO in districts visited by MI. To be verified on the spot with assistance of VEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample as in (ii) above). To be assessed on the spot. (sample as in (ii) above). 24

25 25 out of 17 civil works visited very good-6; good- 8; average-2 (xiii) Is there a civil works in charge at SPO level? Is it an engineering person or Status to be obtained from SPO and to be other? What format & frequency does he maintain for reviewing progress of verified from schools visited by MI. districts? What steps has been taken by SPO to ensure quality in civil works? Is there a third party evaluation? If so, please give details? At SPO level there is a Sr. retired engineer person deputed (c) Textbooks: (i) Total number of children (district-wise) to whom free textbooks are distributed in the State with a particular reference to SC/ST/Girls? Which category of children are receiving free textbooks from SSA funds and State Government funds? (Data from SPO) (Status till December 2008) Information to be obtained from SPO and to be updated from DPO in respect of Districts visited by MI. Approved Physical Target Primary School Free text book distribution Approved Physical Expendi. Financial Achieve. in Target Current Year % Exp. as per Budget % Approved Physical Target Middle School Free text book distribution Approved Physical Expendi. Financial Achieve. in Target Current Year % Exp. as per Budget % Total of children eligible to receive free textbooks (DPO). (ii) When were the textbooks actually received and distributed in the district? Any instruction/circulars received from the SPO office in this respect? Information is to be obtained from DPO of district visited by MI. A copy of the circular/ instructions issued by SPO to DPO in this respect be enclosed along with the Monitoring Report. Received on August 2008 and distributes in the district in the same month. (iii) Is there any delay in distribution of the textbooks (textbooks are to be distributed within one month of opening of the schools)? If there was delay, the reasons for the delay. Indicate the date of distribution and date of opening of schools in the district visited. No delay (DPO) Only 1 school has reported delay (field data; BRC not supported). To be verified in the schools/egs/aie centres visited by MI. Reasons for delay be verified at DPO and SPO by MI. Out of 125 schools textbooks distributed in 28 schools July 1; 38 schools July 7; 9 schools in June. Rest of the schools in the month of July. out of 125 schools 30 opened on June 23 and 89 on July 1 and the rest in June. 25

26 26 (iv) Whether free textbooks have been distributed for all subjects and for all classes and to all eligible children? Yes (DPO) To be verified in the schools/egs/aie centres visited by MI. Reasons for non supply of textbooks, if any, for all subjects and all classes be verified at DPO and SPO by MI. (d) School grants: (i) Total number of schools district-wise in primary and upper primary to whom school grants are approved for the current financial year? Have these funds released to the districts, if so when (the school grants are to be received by the school within two months of opening)? Whether any guidelines have been issued to the schools on how to utilize this grant? School Contingency (primary and middle) Physical Physical Financial Financial % Achiev. Target Achiev. Target Achiev % Building Maintenance grant(primary &middle) Physical Physical Financial Financial % Achiev. Target Achiev. Target Achiev % Total number of schools approved for the school grant schools (DPO) Information to be obtained from SPO office and to be updated from the DPO in districts visited by MI. A copy of the guidelines is to be enclosed with the Monitoring Report. Date of receiving and date of releasing school grant august 2008 (ii) (iii) Whether the DPO has released funds for school Rs. 2000/- per school to the school/vec/smc accounts, if so when? The number of schools to whom releases have been made? Has DPO circulated guidelines to the school level for utilization of the school grant? Number of schools to whom releases have been made Only 1 has not received any guideline from DPO. Has the DPO made centralized purchases for schools out of the school grant? If so, for what purpose and what is the amount utilized? Information to be obtained from DPO in district visited by MI and to be verified in schools visited by MI. A copy of the guidelines is to be enclosed in the Monitoring Report. Information to be obtained from DPO of districts visited by MI. (iv) The actual date of receiving school grants by school/vec and the utilization of the grants. Whether there was any delay in receipt of grants? To be verified on the spot from the passbook and expenditure statement maintained by school/vec. 63 schools on June 5; 12 schools on July 2; 11 schools on July 28; rest all in different months from July-November. 26

27 27 (v) Utilization details (percentage of utilization and items) for the last year s school grants received by the school/vec. 30 schools have not used till January Rest used it for furniture, paper, stationary, table, tatfatti, chairs, repairs To be verified on the spot from the passbook and expenditure statement maintained by school/vec. (e) Teachers and Teachers Training: (i) Number of additional Teachers sanctioned district-wise under SSA in primary and upper primary schools and the number of Teachers in position therein? 76 for primary and 116 for UP (SPO) Information is to be obtained from SPO and to be updated in DPO in respect of districts visited by MI. Samvida 1-66; Samvida 2-501; Samvida 3-547; none filled up (DPO) (ii) What is the mode of recruitment of the teachers and the level/authority (DPO/VEC etc), which recruits the teachers? What is the procedure followed in the recruitment of teachers? Information is to be obtained from SPO and to be updated in DPO in respect of districts visited by MI. As per SPO there is a detailed procedure to recruit teachers at the district level. The guideline is attached. VYAPAM taken the eligibility test, selected candidates apply according to various CEO (ZP) and DEO recruit the teachers on basis of merit list (DPO) (iii) Nature of appointment of teachers i.e. whether it is a regular appointment or contract basis? Nature of appointment of teacher is contract basic (DPO). (iv) If VEC/Panchayat etc. is empowered to make decentralized recruitment of teachers whether such recruitment procedure have been laid down? What is the level of satisfaction amongst local community of such recruitment? Information is to be obtained from SPO and to be updated in DPO in respect of districts visited by MI. To be ascertained from DPO and VEC. VEC is not empowered but as we came to know the local community believe in the process and satisfied about the recruitment of teachers. (v) In respect of the schools visited by MI, the number of teachers sanctioned for the Information to be obtained from the schools, the number of teachers in position, the number of teachers present in the school and from the VEC. The list of school on the day of visit, the names of the teachers absent on the day of visit. Whether the names of teachers absent and any teacher is a habitual absentee? those who are habitually absent must be given in the report. School Name Block Date of visit Time of visit 7.1.The names of the teachers absent on the day of visit? PS Sunpura Vidisha 1/19/ :55 PMdeepak sharma PS Anivarya Toppnra Vidisha 1/19/2009 3:55 PMDinesh swami PS Nandwana Vidisha 1/27/2009 Smt.Urmila Chaturvedi 27