In India, during past two decades, major emphasis has been paid upon development of programs and schemes, such as, Operation Blackboard, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), District Primary Education Program, Mid-day Meal scheme and so forth to elevate literacy levels.
The Right to Education Act, 2009 recommends that every school should have proper facilities and amenities. These include, restrooms, clean drinking water, playgrounds, proper environmental conditions, nutritious and healthy mid-day meals, proper boundary walls, and so on.
There is a high correlation between the infrastructure in a school and enrolment and attendance of students. When schools are well equipped, students take pleasure in attending regularly and completing their term.
IIFL Foundation has proactively participated in the development of infrastructure at government schools located in far flung areas of Rajasthan, supporting efforts of the government.
