Education Scenario In North East India Education Scenario

Education Scenario In North East India

Education Scenario In North East India North East Region was found to be lagging behind in quality education and lack of constructive higher educational institutions as compared to other regions of India.

Education Scenario In North East India Though there are number of colleges and universities, the quality of education imparted is not up to date. The region has been witnessing rapid expansion of higher educational institutes, but due to lack of attention in systematic educational planning, it demeaned the value in quality higher education.

Education Scenario In North East India Percentage wise comparison : 6% of total schools all over India belong to North Eastern States

Education Scenario In North East India

Education Scenario In North East India

Education Scenario In North East India Causes of Quality Decline in North-Eastern Region • Lack of industries in this region, majority of the educated youth remain unemployed. • Paucity of financial allocation • Regional backwardness • Political negligence & interference • Poor administration in higher educational institutes

Challenges • Inadequate support from the government to the education sector • Schools are located in geographically difficult areas, with poor accessibility and infrastructural facilities. • Some areas suffer from superstitious practices and socially unhealthy systems such as polygamy, child marriage, corruption, lower status of women, etc.

NEID : Education Apostolate

No of Schools run by Claretians in North East Village Schools : 34 No of students : 4740 TOTAL SCHOOLS : 45 No of students : 10992 Center Schools : 11 No of students : 6252

No of Schools run by NEID Center Schools Village Schools

No of Schools run by Claretians in North East More than two third of our student population belong to the elementary Classes. Thus we primarily cater to Basic education in North East India.

Our Accomplishments ØThrough a great number of village schools and lower-end fees, we have made education accessible and affordable to the poor and the marginalized, especially the tribal.

Our Accomplishments ØHostel facilities provided for effective and comprehensive education and character formation of the youth. ØFaith formation of the Catholics/Christians through educational ministry.

Our Accomplishments Ø Evangelization among non-Christians through educational institutions and hostels. Youth come to know of Christ and many have embraced Catholic Faith.

Our Challenges Most village schools are located in geographically difficult areas, with poor accessibility and infrastructural facilities

Our Challenges Ø Lack of governmental financial support, especially in the higher education sector.

Our Challenges Ø Difficulty in getting well-trained and qualified teachers to teach in our remote schools.

Our Challenges Ø Insufficient networking with Claretian schools as well as other schools in the area/state.

Our Challenges Ø Lack of comprehensive educational policy or vision for NEID

Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya Saint Claret School, Nongmynsong, Shillong Estd : 2005 Location : Umkdait Village No of students : 785 Teachers : 25 Non Teaching Staff : 14 Classes : Nursery to Class X

Our Parish Ministry in Mawpat, Shillong St. Mary’s Parish, Mawpat, Shillong Total Number of Families: 690 Total Number of Parishioners: 3740 Number of Villages: 12 Number of Families in Mawpat village : 382 Our Apostolate in North east India both education and Parish ministry go hand in hand. One is dependent on the other. Number of students studying in Saint Claret school from Mawpat: 500 approximately School caters to our parishioners

Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya Students population : Religion wise

Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya Students population - Caste wise

Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya Life and activities of Saint Claret School A video Presentation of the School Anthem – Hymn to Saint Claret - four minutes This will briefly portray the life and activities of Saint Claret School

Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya Target population

Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya My Experience : Education for transformation

Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya My Experience : Cultural meaning

Education Ministry at Shillong Meghalaya My Experience : learning

Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya My Experience : Conviction

Objectives of Education Meaning Education Community Responsibility

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