West Bengal Report-IPAI.pdf - Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

251that retention of students all through the years of Primary / UpperPrimary level had not been maintained resulting in mid-term dropout of students.It was noticed that a total of 1192 drop outs took place in 12schools ranging from 1 to 352. Appropriate measures need to betaken for the retention of students through out the year so as tofulfil the objectives of UEE.15.29 Disabled Children :In 41 schools (30 Primary and 11 UPS) out of 56 schools (40Primary and 16 UPS) visited by the team, a total number of 377children were found enrolled. However, out of 377 enrolleddisabled children only 49 children were issued with disabilitycertificates. It was reported to the team that medical test to findout the percentage of disability had seldom taken place. Even, iftests were made neither the results of test nor certificates wereissued in most of the cases. Due to non-receipt of certificates thestudents (disabled) were being deprived of benefits, of neededaids/appliances in many cases.