Class Notes 4 You

Multi-level planning opposed to centralised planning is an exercise where local institutions are actively involved not only at the implementation level but involve all hierarchies of administrative, geographical, political, and regional levels in the planning process. It is cost effective and removing implementation blockages in the sense: 1. Freedom to Fix Priorities: Since the specific situation at the local level is quite different from the national scene, a block plan may even give different weightage to national priorities in its scheme of priorities. 2. Target Fixing: A block drawing upon the available resources and its own experiences should have the freedom to fix its own targets, depending upon their feasibility. 3. Tackling Corruption: Through empowerment and involvement of local bodies, various discrepancies in developmental implementation can be solved. 4. Reducing Regional disparities: Decentralised planning will help suitability of the implementation strategies and resour...

Earn while you learn scheme is based on twin pillars of Learning by doing and Earning by Learning. Vocational education is a great combination of work and learning. The scheme needs to be strengthened because: • It provides opportunities for students to earn while learning to meet their expenses. • Exposes the students to the world of work before actual employment. • Gives students hands-on experience and confidence thereby prepares them better for taking up jobs in future.  The government scheme of ‘Earn while you learn’ is turning out to be a major draw for several college students who might have otherwise dropped out due to financial reasons. Challenges of Earn while Earn to make it meaningful for Vocational Education: • The lack of regular staff remains an issue of concern. • Lack of motivation: The government is managing to get its work done at merely Rs 100 per hour where as a government employee earns at least Rs 20,000 per month. • Diversification: Students need to be engag...