The Elusive Nature of Educational Incentives
Published By: Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) | Published Date: September, 13 , 2014This paper examines the assumptions underlying educational incentive schemes with the help of data collected on the status and implementation of three
such schemes for minority communities in Maharashtra. Though the lacunae in the design and implementation of these schemes are highlighted, the objective is not to
condemn them. It argues that despite some benefits, overall the incentives offset the abysmal learning conditions of schools which is often what the intended beneficiaries have access to
and absolves the state of its responsibility towards providing good quality education for all.
Author(s): Disha Nawani | Posted on: Nov 11, 2014 | Views(449)