Document Abstract
Published:
1999
School participation in rural India
Looks at the determinants of school participation in rural north India, based on a recent household survey which includes detailed information on school characteristics.
School participation, especially among girls, responds to a wide range of variables, including parental education and motivation, social background, dependency ratios, work opportunities, village development, teacher postings, teacher regularity and mid-day meals.
The remarkable lead achieved by the state of Himachal Pradesh is fully accounted for by these variables. School quality matters, but it is not related in a simple way to specific inputs.
