A Study of the Effectiveness of the Government Hostel Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Boys and Girls in Maharashtra State

Dr. Prabhakar S.Chavan

Volume : V, Issue : VIII, August - 2015

A Study of the Effectiveness of the Government Hostel Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Boys and Girls in Maharashtra State

Dr. Prabhakar S. Chavan

Abstract :

India is a welfare country, committed to the welfare and development of its people and of vulnerable sections in particular. Provision of quality education is an important tool for empowering the weaker sections. The Government of India is providing financial assistance to various states for implementing schemes for the development of Scheduled Tribes. Government of Maharashtra is implanting hostels scheme for Schedule Tribe students since many years. This study aims to reveal whether the scheme is implemented as per the objectives envisaged, and if not, how the scheme can be modified for the betterment of the beneficiaries. Study suggest some recommendation for better implementation such scheme in the state level. The study concludes that functioning ST Government hostels are satisfactory. However, there is scope for further improvement in day–to–day management of these hostels.