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Development of Education System

Notes Now it will be taught as a subject right from class 1st from the next academic session with the
existing staff.
"The J&K Board of School Education" has also been recommending introduction of English
language in government schools right from class 1st and it has already prepared a series of new
books on teaching of English language from class 1st to 8th.Dr. Bloeria said that the cabinet
unanimously passed a resolution requesting the central government to include Dogri language
into the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
There are 10609 government primary schools with 22300 teachers. Besides there are 1365 private
primary schools in the state. The decision to introduce English from 1st primary has been taken
as it has been found that ignorance of English becomes a major handicap for students at later
stage when the course content in most of the subjects is available only in English. It is because
of this factor also many parents who could afford, prefer to send their children to English
medium private schools. This has been one of the reasons of exodus of students from government
schools to private schools.
12.5.9 Uttar Pradesh Board of High School & Intermediate Education
The biggest examining body in the World, Uttar Pradesh Board of High School & Intermediate
Education started its functioning from the year 1922. In the state of Uttar Pradesh a few secondary
schools are being governed by the Indian Council of School Education (ICSE) and Central
Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), but most of the Secondary schools seek recognition of
the UP Board. At present there are 9121 secondary schools are recognized by the UP Board of
High School and Intermediate Education.
The first public examination after 10 years education is High School Examination and after the
10+2 stage, there is Intermediate Examination.
Main Functions
• To conduct High school (X Class) and Intermediate (XII Class) Examination to the affiliated
schools (both Government and private schools) under the jurisdiction of the state of Uttar
Pradesh.
• To grant recognition to aspiring school located in Uttar Pradesh.
• To prescribe courses and text books for High school and Intermediate level.
• To provide equivalence to the examinations conducted by other Boards.
12.5.10 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary
Education
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education conducts SSC (X Class)
& HSC (XII Class) Examinations at the end of Class X and XII twice a year in March and
October.
As a State level organization, the Board substantially contributes towards upgrading educational
standards and introducing innovations in the field of secondary and higher secondary education.
The Board is diverse, mass participative education system with a broader base of access that
provides the benefits of uniformity and diversity. Over a period of 3 decades, the Board has
grown tremendously in terms of schools and number of students
The Board provides 27 languages besides Marathi, Hindi and English. A student can opt for a
State language or any Indian language or classical language or a Foreign Language under the
three language formula adopted by the State. This is aimed to developed tolerance and respect
for diversity within the State as India is a multicultural and multi-linguistic nation.
12.5.11 Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education

Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education is the statutory body of the Government of
Madhya Pradesh, which started its functioning from the year 1959. This board holds the authority
to conduct the secondary school exams HSC (X Class) and HSSC (XII Class) and other Exams

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