Centre to roll out pilot programme for linking out-of-school adolescents to open school
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Why in news
The Centre is launching a pilot program to link out-of-school adolescents aged 14-18 to the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) for distance learning.
Background
The initiative targets over two crore children currently out of school. It will be implemented in ten districts across nine states using app-based mapping, monitoring systems, and incentive mechanisms.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNIOS: National Institute of Open Schooling provides distance learning for out-of-school children.
- FactThe pilot program targets adolescents in the 14-18 age group.
- PostSanjay Kumar is the Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL).
- BodyDoSEL operates under the Ministry of Education.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of open schooling and distance education in achieving universal literacy and addressing the challenges of out-of-school children in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven tracking: Utilizing app-based mapping to identify and bridge the gap for out-of-school adolescents.
- Incentivization models: Balancing financial/social incentives with quality pedagogical outcomes in distance learning.
- Institutional synergy: Coordinating between DoSEL and NIOS to scale non-formal education infrastructure.
Keywords: Universal Education · Distance Learning · Non-formal Education · Digital Mapping · Incentive Mechanisms
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