The issue of social access and equity are far too complex. While the gaps in average enrolments between disadvantaged groups like SC, ST, Muslims, girls and Children with special needs and the general population have decreased, there is still a considerably large gap in learning levels with historically disadvantaged and economically weaker children having significantly lower learning outcomes. Large and growing learning gaps threaten the equity gains achieved on the enrolment front because children with lower levels of learning are more likely to drop out. We need to examine current interventions in bridging the gender and social gaps and identify focused strategies for effective inclusion.

Name of the Moderator: Indumathi Rao, Regional Adviser, CBR NETWORK, Vice Chairperson, National Bal Bhavan

Day, Date and Time: Tuesday, 2nd June, 2015 at 3.00 PM

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