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Tomar, Vivek Kumar Singh. (2018). The Economic Aspects of Primary Education in Uttar Pradesh: An Analytical Study. Unpublished. Ph.D., Education. University of Lucknow, Lucknow.

1) To collect information about various programmes, schemes related to primary education in U.P.

2) To collect economic data related to primary education in U.P.

3) To highlight the contradiction, lacunas and challenges before primary education in U.P.

4) To suggest economic measures for bettering primary education in U.P.

Statistical tools like percentage, averages, etc have been used to analyze the quantitative data collected through different sources. Careful understanding of financial requirements have been presented on the basis of prevalent set of parameters to ensure quality education of every child.
The present study is of descriptive nature and is attempted to investigate the reality with the purpose to develop insight which could be helpful to suggest measures to strengthen the massive structure of primary education in U.P.
Content analysis which covers a large part of the investigation, primarily relies on secondary data from different sources as well as educational statistics and other quantitative data in terms of expenditure in education system.

Findings of the study suggest that rather focusing on quality, maintenance and infrastructure of existing schemes, government is unnecessarily exhausting resources on new schemes. There is also a lack of fund to support proper teacher training along with a wide gender gap in terms of acquired training. Furthermore, there is a lack of awareness and motivation within the community and parents regarding importance of education and available schemes which have been introduced by the government to support education.

The major implication of the study is for educational planners and administrators to formulate comprehensive plans at district and state level to support primary education and also to improve cost effectiveness and internal efficiency which will eventually mean more money for education. Findings of the study can also be used as an advocacy tool for resource generation in elementary education sector in the state.

Keyword(s): Primary education, schemes, economic data