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Author:   N. V. Varghese ,  Vrinda Sarup ,  Anuradha De ,  Amarjeet Sinha
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.970kg
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9781041123286

ISBN 10:   1041123280
Pages:   412
Publication Date:   20 October 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
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Table of Contents

List of Figures. List of Tables. List of Contributors. Preface. Acknowledgements Introduction Part I Overview 1. Global Learning Crisis and Cumulative Learning Deficit in India 2. Improved Social Participation and Learning Outcomes in Schools: A Review of Initiatives Since 1986 3. Managing Learning Outcomes: What is to be Done? 4. Improving Learning Outcomes at Scale: Learning from System-focused Programmes Part II Data 5. Data and Governance in Education: A Review of the Indian Experience 6. Improving Learning Outcomes in India Through Large Scale Assessments: Learnings From Educational Initiatives 7. Evidence and Effective Interventions: What Do Studies Tell Us About Improving Learning Outcomes in India? 8. Learning from the National Achievement Studies on Performance of States Part III States 9. School Education Reforms in Karnataka: Focus on Teacher and Child 10. Activity Based Learning (ABL) in Tamil Nadu 11. Evolving as High Performing Education System 12. Initiation for Improving Learning Outcomes in Bihar: Reflection on State-Specific Interventions 13. Vijay Kiran Anand - Improving Schools in Uttar Pradesh - Learning from Successes and Failures 14. Transformative Education Reforms in Punjab, India: A Comprehensive Overview Part IV Teachers 15. Against All Odds: DIETs and Quality Pre-Service Teacher Education in India 16. The Valiant Government Schoolteachers of India: A View From the Ground 17. Challenges to Improve Learning Levels of All Children in Government Primary Schools in Rural Haryana. Index

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'These volumes fill a unique niche in the continuum between academic research and advocacy. They go beyond merely identifying challenges in various aspects of human development, particularly health, nutrition, and education, and instead explore potential solutions through critical reviews of what works. This makes the collection immensely valuable to both academicians and practitioners, rendering these volumes essential reading for anyone interested in public policy.' Sonalde Desai, Professor, National Council of Applied Economic Research and University of Maryland

‘These volumes fill a unique niche in the continuum between academic research and advocacy. They go beyond merely identifying challenges in various aspects of human development, particularly health, nutrition, and education, and instead explore potential solutions through critical reviews of what works. This makes the collection immensely valuable to both academicians and practitioners, rendering these volumes essential reading for anyone interested in public policy.’ Sonalde Desai, Professor, National Council of Applied Economic Research and University of Maryland, USA. ‘Human development cannot be viewed segmentally through a reductionist lens, since the various elements are closely integrated and impact each other. Health is inseparable from nutrition, and both are influenced by education, environment and economic development. In each of these, equity is the litmus test of development serving its social purpose. These six volumes knit these varied skeins into a unified tapestry of human development. While detailing the key components of each of the main themes, the composite collection connects them to create a coherent design for accelerated and equitable people centric human development in India.’ K. Srinath Reddy, Founder (Past) President, Public Health Foundation of India ‘These volumes compile the results of many micro studies in the areas of health, nutrition, education and rural livelihood development. These are critical areas where India needs to improve performance to achieve the objective of Viksit Bharat. Larger funding is unavoidable but even more important is to ensure efficiency of spending and it is here that these micro studies will provide evidence-based guidance in what works and in what circumstances. The solutions will not be the same across all states and this must be built into the design of each programme at the state level. The collection is an invaluable contribution in this very important area.’ Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Ex–Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India ‘The volume’s (Improving Learning Outcomes in Schools) thematic progression is logical and insightful. It transitions smoothly from policy to practice, covering critical dimensions of education reform while maintaining a focus on solutions and systemic transformation. The multi-faceted approach, incorporating governance, data, implementation, and teacher performance, makes it a well-rounded contribution to the discourse on improving school quality in India.’ Praveen Jha, Professor of Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Author Information

N.V. Varghese is a distinguished visiting professor at IIT Bombay and former NIEPA vice chancellor. He is a global expert in educational planning, with over 40 books and 250 publications to his name. Vrinda Sarup is a retired IAS officer. She led national education programmes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and continues to advise on school education and public policy reforms. Anuradha De is an economist, a senior policy advisor at CESP and director of CORD. She has led pioneering field-based research on education, welfare schemes, and development through CORD and major national studies like PROBE. Amarjeet Sinha is a former IAS officer and policy expert. He has shaped key national programmes in education, health, and rural development, with a focus on inclusive and last-mile governance.

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