gender gap, etc. were analysed. Need assessment: This is the critical step to prepare for the equity plan where the factors affecting the education of this group of children were evaluated with the involvement of the community members, teachers, civil society, etc. Strategising for the addressing gaps: Since there are multiple interwoven factors that cause the un-equitable condition in this scenario, the strategy was called to have a set of multi-dimensional activities. Project-based proposal: Development of a project-based strategy enables the RMSA to call for an evidence-based and outcome-oriented strategy. Integrated education for disabled children (IEDC): Inclusive education have been highlighted to bring about expansion in terms of meeting/catering to the needs of the mentally and physically disadvantaged children. This schemes continues to be a separate centrally sponsored scheme. It includes several components for convergence with integrated child development services for early interventions, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for the particular group at the elementary level, and special schools. Funding method The Ministry of Human Resource Development directly provides funds to the state governments. Each state government then release the funds to the approved implementing agencies or institutions. During the XI Five Year Plan the central government provided 75% of the total fund for each state, while 25% was borne by the state as matching share. However, in the remote northeastern states and Sikkim the matching share was waived to 10%. Achievements Achievements of RMSA listed in its 2015-2016 report include: 11,577 new secondary schools approved; 10,082 functional 52,750 additional classrooms approved; 20,839 completed; 16,774 in progress 25,948 science laboratories approved; 10,107 completed, 8,532 in progress 21,864 computer rooms approved; 6,920 completed, 6,297 in progress 27,428 libraries approved; 10,133 completed, 8,929 in progress 31,453 art and craft rooms approved; 12,062 completed, 9,686 in progress 12,327 drinking water facilities approved; 7,096 completed, 2,507 in progress 5,408 teachers' quarters approved; 623 completed, 509 in progress 2,975 major repairs approved; 1,313 completed, 271 in progress Progress There is a rise in demand for secondary education, but, despite an increase in the number of schools, their geographic distribution is uneven. The gender gap has narrowed. In the Tenth Plan the focus is on quality education at all levels. Disintegration In 2018, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan along with Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Teacher Education (CSSTE) was disintegrated to form Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. See also Ministry of Human Resource Development References External links