1,747 out-of-school children in Yadgir to be brought back to classrooms through NIOS Mitra
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Why in news
NIOS and Samagra Shikshana Karnataka launched the NIOS Mitra program to reintegrate 1,747 out-of-school children in Yadgir into formal education.
Background
The NIOS Mitra program is a technology-enabled initiative targeting vulnerable groups like children with disabilities, tribal children, and child laborers. It involves a pilot implementation across ten districts in nine states, starting in July 2024 in Yadgir, Karnataka.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNIOS: National Institute of Open Schooling is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education.
- SchemeNIOS Mitra: A technology-enabled initiative for reintegrating out-of-school children (OoSCs) into formal education.
- FactThe program provides financial assistance from the Ministry of Education for the first year of admission.
- PlaceYadgir: District in Karnataka selected as the initial pilot location for the NIOS Mitra program.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of open schooling and technology-enabled interventions in achieving universal access to education for marginalized and out-of-school children in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Identification gap: Difficulty in tracking and identifying children from minority communities and remote tribal pockets.
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Requirement for accredited government schools to serve as hubs for open schooling integration.
- Financial sustainability: Dependency on initial Ministry of Education funding versus long-term state-level budgetary support.
Keywords: Universal Access · Marginalized Groups · Open Schooling · Technology-enabled Education · Inclusive Education
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