1. Universal primary Education
Goal 2
Universal primary Education

2. Progress
Significant progress in enrolment rates, drop-outs and access - almost universal
Increased awareness regarding importance of primary education for nation’s future - reflected in policy reforms
Improvements along with equity - urban-rural, gender, marginalised groups
Greater political commitment, converted into increased investment in education - Certain exceptions where contribution has gone down due to economic slowdown
Reforms in curriculum
improved system of data collection and analysis

3. Challenges
limited budget to respond to increased demand for primary education
disparities and limited progress among hardest-to-reach groups
quality imperative: of learning; child-friendly environment;
Untrained and unqualified teachers
Linguistic and teaching in mother tongue
limited data and data analysis capacity
Coordination amongst various Departments
Frequent policy changes
Governance issues

4. Now and Beyond 2015
Rethinking strategy for education of the marginalised - especially first generation learners
Shift in emphasis from quantitative parameters to quality issues - learning achievements, teacher quality,etc
Governance issues, especially continuity in policies
Financial commitment
Monitoring and evaluation

5. Best Practices
legal and policy developments (particularly those rights-based provisions of free/compulsory education as well as teacher-supported policies)
Curriculum reforms
partnerships with non-state/private partners, etc)
Specific programs and practices targeted to reach the marginalized (ALS, mobile schools, targeted grants/stipends, advocacy, etc)
Education cess
School Report Card
Multiple pathways to progress