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School Education
Every child, irrespective of caste, gender and economic status shall have free, good quality English education up to 12th class.
- An elementary school with at least five class rooms and teachers for every 3000 population with mid-day meals.
- A play school within the locality for all pre-school children with nutrition, play, healthcare, and early concepts.
- A high school for classes 6th -12th with adequate infrastructure, free bus facility where necessary, broadband connectivity and other facilities for every 10,000 population.
- Participation of non-profit private institutions where necessary, with full public funding on per-student basis.
- English as a language from 1st grade, and mother-tongue as medium of instructions for the first five years. Gradual shift to English as medium of instruction from 6th grade. Proficiency in English by 10th grade.
- No distinction between a private school and government school in medium of instruction, quality of education and basic facilities.
- A strong and effective school inspection system.
- Teachers will be freed from all non-academic work (except election duties).
- Examination system based on testing communication, conceptual clarity, application and creativity.
- Empowerment of teachers, stake-holders and local governments.
- Local-specific, problem-solving, skill-imparting education from 9th to 12th grades.
- 11th and 12th grades as a part of schooling, and no separate junior colleges.
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