Impact of Resource-Driven Infrastructure Optimization on Educational Outcomes: A Study of Indian States (2017-2020)

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2024 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 11 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Kiara Maniar

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V11I6P103

How to Cite?

Kiara Maniar, "Impact of Resource-Driven Infrastructure Optimization on Educational Outcomes: A Study of Indian States (2017-2020)," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 11,  no. 6, pp. 17-42, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V11I6P103

Abstract:

Despite decades of educational reforms, Indian schools continue to face significant resource deficits that hinder student educational outcomes. Existing policies have not fully bridged these gaps, necessitating a deeper analysis of how various resources impact educational outcomes. This study analyses the impact of 14 explanatory variables and 35 categorical variables on 4 educational outcomes – enrolment, retention, learning outcomes and quality and equity – in 35 States/Union Territories of India from 2017 to 2020. The study employs a random effects model for each of the four analyses, factoring in a total of 4260 observation points. The findings reveal that governance processes regarding transparency improve retention and equity, while technology negatively impacts enrolment and learning outcomes. The study highlights that the role of playgrounds and physical facilities like handrails and ramps is to be carefully assessed, with them having positive and negative impacts on different dependent variables. Supplementary reading materials, supply of functional electricity, and furniture in the classrooms improve the learning outcomes, while rainwater harvesting has a significant positive impact on enrolment. Ultimately, the study emphasizes the need for a nuanced and holistic approach to education policy and attendant infrastructure, offering insights for targeted interventions to optimize educational outcomes in India.

Keywords:

Enrolment, Equity, Governance processes, Learning outcomes, Regional disparity, Retention.

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