SCERT declares draft vision document for Vikasit Maharashtra 2047
The vision of Vikasit Maharashtra 2047 is based on five foundational pillars–physical and digital infrastructure, empowering teaching professionals, transformation of curriculum and pedagogy, ensuring inclusion and policy reforms.
The vision document lays out macro goals initially for the year 2029 and then for the year 2047. Among its key targets is raising the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) at the foundational stage from the current 41 per cent to 70 per cent by 2029 and achieving 100 per cent by 2047. At the secondary level, the state aims to reduce the dropout rate from current 7.7 per cent to near zero by 2047.
'The idea is to have a check-point to prepare for the year 2047. This is a draft vision open for suggestions. Once finalised, it will lead to policy changes and other decisions to make the plan tangible,' said a senior official from the school education department of Maharashtra.
The vision document proposes investments in digital and physical infrastructure, smart classrooms, science labs, libraries, and climate-resilient school buildings. A Unified Data Management System will support real-time monitoring and planning.
Despite Maharashtra emerging as a high performer in the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, the draft vision document acknowledges persistent challenges, including declining student outcomes in mathematics and science, a shortage of subject-specific teachers, and infrastructure gaps. And prescribes that corrective measures need to be taken for these shortcomings.
The draft further emphasises early vocational training, life skills, and universal access to quality education.
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