1. Education Scenario In North East India

2. Education Scenario In North East India
North East Region was found to be lagging behind in quality education and lack of constructive higher educational institutions as compared to other regions of India.

3. Education Scenario In North East India
Though there are number of colleges and universities, the quality of education imparted is not up to date. The region has been witnessing rapid expansion of higher educational institutes, but due to lack of attention in systematic educational planning, it demeaned the value in quality higher education.

4. Education Scenario In North East India
Percentage wise comparison :
6% of total schools all over India belong to North Eastern States

5. Education Scenario In North East India

6. Education Scenario In North East India

7. Education Scenario In North East India
Causes of Quality Decline in North-Eastern Region
Lack of industries in this region, majority of the educated youth remain unemployed.
Paucity of financial allocation
Regional backwardness
Political negligence & interference
Poor administration in higher educational institutes

8. Challenges
Inadequate support from the government to the education sector
Schools are located in geographically difficult areas, with poor accessibility and infrastructural facilities.
Some areas suffer from superstitious practices and socially unhealthy systems such as polygamy, child marriage, corruption, lower status of women, etc.

9. NEID : Education Apostolate

10. No of Schools run by Claretians in North East
Center Schools : 11
No of students : 6252
Village Schools : 34
No of students : 4740
TOTAL SCHOOLS : 45
No of students : 10992

11. No of Schools run by NEID
Village Schools
Center Schools

12. No of Schools run by Claretians in North East
More than two third of our student population belong to the elementary Classes. Thus we primarily cater to
Basic education in North East India.

13. Our Accomplishments
Through a great number of village schools and lower-end fees, we have made education accessible and affordable to the poor and the marginalized, especially the tribal.

14. Our Accomplishments
Hostel facilities provided for effective and comprehensive education and character formation of the youth.
Faith formation of the Catholics/Christians through educational ministry.

15. Our Accomplishments
Evangelization among non-Christians through educational institutions and hostels. Youth come to know of Christ and many have embraced Catholic Faith.

16. Our Challenges
Most village schools are located in geographically difficult areas, with poor accessibility and infrastructural facilities

17. Our Challenges
Lack of governmental financial support, especially in the higher education sector.

18. Our Challenges
Difficulty in getting well-trained and qualified teachers to teach in our remote schools.

19. Our Challenges
Insufficient networking with Claretian schools as well as other schools in the area/state.

20. Lack of comprehensive educational policy or vision for NEID
Our Challenges
Lack of comprehensive educational policy or vision for NEID

21. Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya
Saint Claret School, Nongmynsong, Shillong
Estd : 2005
Location : Umkdait Village
No of students : 785
Teachers : 25
Non Teaching Staff : 14
Classes : Nursery to Class X

22. Our Parish Ministry in Mawpat,Shillong
St. Mary’s Parish, Mawpat, Shillong
Total Number of Families: 690
Total Number of Parishioners: 3740
Number of Villages: 12
Number of Families in Mawpat village : 382
Our Apostolate in North east India both education and Parish ministry go hand in hand. One is dependent on the other.
Number of students studying in Saint Claret school from Mawpat: 500 approximately
School caters to our parishioners

23. Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya
Students population : Religion wise

24. Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya
Students population - Caste wise

25. Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya
Life and activities of Saint Claret School
A video Presentation of the School Anthem – Hymn to Saint Claret - four minutes
This will briefly portray the life and activities of Saint Claret School

26. Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya
Target population

27. Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya
My Experience : Education for transformation

28. Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya
My Experience : Cultural meaning

29. Education Ministry at Shillong Meghalaya
My Experience : learning

30. Education Ministry at Shillong, Meghalaya
My Experience : Conviction

31. Objectives of Education
Meaning
Education
Community
Responsibility

32. Mission continues ………..
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