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Last Mile population & RTE

Last Mile population & RTE. 31 st Aug 2013 SCPCR - Kerala. What is…. Last mile population? Hard to reach - Geographically isolated or remote as well as culturally different – for purposes of development , linguistic difference is a major issue

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Last Mile population & RTE

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  1. Last Mile population & RTE 31st Aug 2013 SCPCR - Kerala

  2. What is… Last mile population? • Hard to reach - Geographically isolated or remote as well as culturally different – for purposes of development, linguistic difference is a major issue • Historical inheritance of intersecting marginalisation – tribal women in border areas

  3. Features of Development • Infrastructure • Certified personnel • Funding • These are surface features – the force that drives them – VOICE • Political, economic, socio-cultural voice • Voice in decision-making on allocation of the above resources

  4. When the twain meet.. • Where the voiceless live – development lacks momentum Our apparatus for enforcing development – trunk of an elephant • Marginalised pockets – smaller, more delicate and diverse - require opposable thumb

  5. Compliance to RTE • RTE apparatus Schools where other Infrastructure exists Personnel akin to infrastructure community to come to schools Kerala not in sync Prim, UP structure age of admission earlier & instructional days a year Aided schools (PPP Kerala style!) Yet Kerala’s rank in EDI is number 1 in 2011-12 and in the top 5 for several years– mainstream being served well

  6. What’s the gap? Tribal habitations in Nilambur block • Remoteness – distances are relative?! • Daily schedules of parents conflicts with school timings • Rain cycle versus instructional days • Assistance for school readiness – uniforms, breakfast, bags etc – timing • Expectations by system versus parental capacity

  7. We do have a model • Mahilasamukyacentres • Located where the marginalised are • Dedicated personnel • Culturally attuned • Flexible enough to provide sibling care • Holistic How RTE compliant can such centres be? How well can RTE compliant models serve last mile populations?

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