A Study On The Impact Of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan On Quality Of Elementary Education In Mizoram

Abstract

The study was conducted to find out the impact of SSA programmes on various issues related to equity and quality of the elementary education in Mizoram. The sample for the study consisted of 100 elementary schools from Government and SSA schools only, selected from the sample districts viz. Aizawl, Kolasib, Lawngtlai and Serchhip. Data was collected through questionnaires, information schedule, observation schedule and checklist prepared by adapting Quality Monitoring Tools developed by the NCERT. The results of the study indicated that SSA had provided different interventions and innovations which brought about equity and quality education at the elementary level of education in Mizoram. At the same time, it was found that there were some issues in some areas that needed to be considered for effective implementation of the programme.