Transforming Education in India: Insights from UDISE+ and the National Achievement Survey
India is at a pivotal moment where the quality of its education system plays a crucial role in shaping economic growth, social development, and global competitiveness. With a rapidly growing youth population, it is essential for the nation to provide quality education and equip its workforce with relevant skills.
The current state of schooling in India is illuminated by two primary data sources: the Unified District Information on School Education (UDISE+) and the National Achievement Survey (NAS). UDISE+, initiated by the Department of School Education and Literacy within the Ministry of Education, encompasses over 14.89 lakh schools, 95 lakh teachers, and 26.5 crore children.
Quality in school education is assessed through the National Achievement Survey (NAS), conducted every three years at the district level under the same ministry. Over the last decade of implementing the Samagra Siksha program, the focus has shifted from mere access to enhancing the quality of learning. NAS has evolved into a key tool for evaluating student performance and informing important policy decisions in school education.
The regularity of NAS has made it an integral part of the Indian education landscape. The reports generated—district reports, state report cards, national summaries, and technical documents—are publicly available at NCERT NAS, providing invaluable insights for policymakers and implementation agencies.
The primary objective of the NAS is to conduct a thorough evaluation of the effectiveness of the school education system at the national level. By accurately assessing learning outcomes at various educational stages, the NAS offers critical insights that can guide the provision of resources and support initiatives aimed at improving quality.
The survey documents student performance across all districts and analyzes data to provide disaggregated scores based on gender, locale, type of school, and social category. The results of the NAS serve as a vital resource for both policymakers and classroom teachers, highlighting areas for improvement and guiding educational strategies.
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