JOIN USBriefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Shobha Karandlaje said the Nali-Kali activity based learning for standard one and two students was restricted only to 14,000 schools.
Based on the positive feedback from various stakeholders regarding the system of learning, the government decided to extend it to all schools, Karandlaje said.
The Nali-Kali method of learning gives larger autonomy to the teacher and also helps in creating an ambience for the child to learn in a fun-filled way. The scheme is being funded under Sarva Shikasha Abhiyan (SSA).
The Cabinet decided to extend the scholarship scheme of providing cash awards for SC/ST girls who secure above 60 per cent marks in SSLC to boys also. Under the scheme, SC/ST girls who secure 75 percent and above in SSLC get a cash award of Rs 10,000, while those who secure more than 60 percent get Rs 5,000.
A total of 36,000 boys and girls will now benefit from the scheme. However, the candidate should continue studies to avail the benefit.
Karandlaje said the Cabinet gave its nod for payment of UGC scales to 436 lecturers who had been appointed on a stop-gap arrangement in 1992.
DH News Service