Secondary education is increasingly becoming an area of focus in developing countries, which have thus far concentrated on achieving universal elementary education. This policy note on secondary education in India discusses issues and aspects critical for the development of this subsector....

This policy note is aimed at contributing to a broader discussion on how the private sector can be best used to achieve priority educational goals in India. This paper includes the following contents: background and objectives; the grant-in-aid system in India - an historical perspective; size of...

This policy note analyses the evidence on the various equity issues relating to the participation and completion of elementary school education in India is based on the data collected by the national sample survey (NSS) and national family health surveys (NFHS), the latest year being looked at...

The objective of this study is to comprehend decision making processes and attitudes related to discussion on television and other mass media of condoms and other sensitive issues, by performing comprehensive research including (i) a review of available literature; (ii) focus group meetings with...

The significance of secondary education emerges from its critical role in promoting economic growth by determining the quality of those who enter labor market after schooling as well as those who pursue higher education. Secondary education is also important due to the positive externalities on...