The Hindu series of articles on Learning Deficit in India:Part 4-Inclusive Education.

(Check out Part 1 here.)
(Check out Part 2 here.)
(Check out Part 3 here.)

-What are the challenges towards inclusive education?

>Multiple categories of schools-some teaching from classes I TO V,some from I to VII,VII to IX,only XI and XII etc.This hinders the consistency and continuation of learning.

>Skewed distribution of schools-in some places,there is over-access to schools due to a number of public and private schools at same place,while in some places,there is under access.

>Lack of better infrastructure of public schools,which often shuts down as soon as they are opened.

>Lack of teacher training.

-Remedies.

>Sharing school facilities like the school integration program Adarsh in Rajastan. 

Here,the multiple categories of schools are integrated into a single school,such that children have access to one institution that offers education from classes I to XII.

This will also enhance the Teacher:Pupil ratio as well.

>Improve teaching quality by better teacher training.

>Targeted learning for children from disadvantaged groups like SCs and STs.

Source:The Hindu