WHY SSA failed in UP

8226; The desired teacher-student ratio not attained in primary schools

8226; Inadequate number of teaching staff in the DIET District Institute of Educational Training, leading to significant shortfall in training activities, while some schools overstaffed

8226; Number of out-of-school children was 14.3 lakh in 2006-7

8226; Almost 0.5 primary schools had no buildings while 1.6 per cent primary and upper primary schools functioned from kuchha structures

8226; Shortage of power meant no computer education for upper primary schools

8226; Significant number dropped out after primary classes

8226; No focused strategy to enroll out-of-school girls, especially those belonging to the SC/ST community

8226; Annual budget and work plan delayed and prepared without the consent of village education committees, school management or parent-teacher associations