The document discusses the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in India, emphasizing their subsidization and the social responsibility of beneficiaries. Specifically, it highlights Lady Irwin College and its postgraduate departments, along with the Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Child Study Centre which supports early childhood education. It also outlines initiatives for promoting equal opportunities in education for marginalized students at the University of Delhi and other institutions.

1. Neerja Sharma, Ph.D.
Lady Irwin College
Dept. of Human Development & Childhood Studies
University of Delhi, India
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
6-7 December, 2012
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2.  Studying at a HEI in India- a privilege
 12.4 % youth enter HEIs (Sharma,2010)
 State-run HEIs subsidized by Govt (taxpayers)
up to 95 % sometimes
 Beneficiaries have social responsibility to pay
back
 Contributing to EFA goals- one way to do that
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4. FIRST: Lady Irwin College, University of
Delhi
Has 6 postgraduate departments:
 Human Development & Childhood Studies
 Food & Nutrition
 Resource Management& Design Application
 Fabric & Apparel Science
 Development Communication & Extension
 Education & Special Education
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5.  HDCS runs, administers & academically
supports an ECCE program- Rajkumari Amrit
Kaur Child Study Centre
 Undergraduate & postgraduate students use
it as a laboratory, and learn hands-on
principles of development and education
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7.  Set
up in 1955 as laboratory preschool. Has
150 children in:
- Play centre for 2.5-4 yr. olds
- Nursery classes for 4-5 yr. olds
- Inclusive education for 3-8 yr. olds
- SETU: early intervention below 3 yrs.
- Day care for 6 months-12 yrs.
- Child & family guidance and counseling
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9. University of Delhi
EFA goal 3 requires countries ‘to promote
learning & skills for young people’.
 In 2006, DU set up an Equal Opportunity Cell
for students in ‘Reserved Categories’-
SC, ST, OBC, Disability (http://eoc.du.ac.in)
 All 56 affiliated colleges expected to have an
EOC on their campus, using DU guidelines
 L.I.C.has facilitated entry and education of
many students who may have remained
outside HEIs (Sharma, 2011)
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10. Jamia Millia Islamia, another Univ. in New Delhi
 Centre for Early Childhood Development & Research
( offers masters degree) directly engaged in
strengthening national Integrated Child
Development Scheme Centres (ICDS) .Is a technical
resource centre under Prof. Rekha S. Sen for
Delhi, Haryana & Rajasthan for the purpose of :
 Developing locally suitable ECCE curriculum
 Training Anganwadi Workers
 Evaluating process & outcomes, including children’s
learning ( Contact: rekha_s_sen@hotmail.com)
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11.  Sharma,N. (2010). Preface. In N.Sharma
(Ed.)The social ecology of disability. Delhi:
Academic Excellence.
 Sharma,N. (2011). Higher education
opportunities for students with disability at
the University of Delhi, India. IAU
Horizons, Vol. 17 No. 1, June.
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12. Thank you!
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