It was 2004, when the Central Govt levied a 2% education cess on practically all the major central taxes. In the first year it was expected to yield about Rs5, 000-5,500 crores. Reportedly, an estimated amount of Rs 60,000 crores has been collected till now. (CAG figures differ from those of HRD ministry and those of Finance ministry, surprised?). The levy is meant to be spent on improving standards of primary education and for implementation of midday meal scheme in schools.
Those children who get admission in high end private schools surely never needed subsidy either for mid day meal or for tuition fees. Culture of heavy donations for admissions is no secret any more.
• Has the burden of education cess been effective?
• Has your maid's child been getting regular midday meal and books from Govt School?
• Has education cess not been an avoidable burden?
• Has the utilization of education cess been satisfactory?
• Has the number of school going children increased?
• Has the interest rate on education been eased?
• Has the Govt ever given a “package” to deserving students?
• Has there been any visible improvement in education system since 2004?
Unfortunately, there seems to be very little accountability in usage of funds and implementation of the much burdensome scheme. Two important ministries, Finance and HRD have varying explanation and varying figures.
Is it too premature to term it as a scam?
Let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.
Posted 21/12/11.
B k chowla ©
Those children who get admission in high end private schools surely never needed subsidy either for mid day meal or for tuition fees. Culture of heavy donations for admissions is no secret any more.
• Has the burden of education cess been effective?
• Has your maid's child been getting regular midday meal and books from Govt School?
• Has education cess not been an avoidable burden?
• Has the utilization of education cess been satisfactory?
• Has the number of school going children increased?
• Has the interest rate on education been eased?
• Has the Govt ever given a “package” to deserving students?
• Has there been any visible improvement in education system since 2004?
Unfortunately, there seems to be very little accountability in usage of funds and implementation of the much burdensome scheme. Two important ministries, Finance and HRD have varying explanation and varying figures.
Is it too premature to term it as a scam?
Let us CHANGE INDIA for INDIA OF TOMORROW.
Posted 21/12/11.
B k chowla ©