National Survey highlights improvement in school facilities

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Srinagar, Jan 29: The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)-2024 has indicated a significant improvement in school facilities over the past few years.  

According to the survey released on January 28 in New Delhi, the percentage of schools without library facilities has dropped from 41 percent in 2018 to 28 percent in 2024. However, the number of schools with libraries where students do not utilize books has increased from 32.3 percent in 2018 to 39 percent in 2024. On a positive note, the percentage of schools where students actively use library books has risen from 26 percent in 2018 to 33 percent in 2024.  

The survey also highlights a remarkable increase in the availability of electricity in schools. The proportion of schools with electricity connections has surged from 31.2 percent in 2018 to 92.8 percent in 2024.

Additionally, the number of schools with both an electricity connection and a reliable power supply has increased from 58.7 percent in 2018 to 81.9 percent in 2024.  

ASER-2024 reports a consistent improvement in key school facilities, including mid-day meals, drinking water, and usable toilets. "Other essential school infrastructure, such as electricity and libraries, is also improving," the report states.

Furthermore, the national survey indicates progress in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) programs in early primary education.

Schools have received directives, training, and resources to strengthen FLN skills.

Notably, more than 50 percent of government schools conducted a three-month school readiness program for incoming Class 1 students.  

ASER 2024 has pointed out that since the introduction of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, there has been a strong emphasis on enhancing foundational literacy and numeracy skills among early-grade students in government schools.

"To build a stronger education system for FLN skill development, there has been a concerted effort on teacher training and the provision of appropriate teaching-learning materials (TLM) for early grades," the report reveals.