Development of Primary Education in North Eastern Region of India

Primary education means schools education from standard I to V level in India. The quality of primary education has always been a matter of concern. Primary education is the foundation of entire education up gradation. The education environment has seen many changes in the curriculum of primary education due to various developments in the field of science and technology. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) launched in 2001 mandated for having a community own and transparent Educational Management Information System (EMIS). This was brought out by National University of Planning and Administration (NUEPA) in the form of District Information System for Education (DISE). This resulted in having class-wise performance data in all the subjects of all the children in India providing state and union territory wise break up.

Based on the DISE data, Educational Development Index (EDI) is prepared which is helpful in deciding future course of investment on elementary education in the country. EDI is an index to measure the status of elementary education in the country. The EDI basically helps in computing the comparative status of a state vis-à-vis other states with regard to different aspects of universalisation of education and the various processes associated with providing education. The index also brings out inter-state and inter-district disparities.

North Eastern region of India, comprising of 8 states, is one of the most backward areas of the country. Development of primary education is the crucial for any developmental approach towards any region.