Effectiveness of Vidya Laxmi Yojana in Primary Schools of Bayad Taluka with Reference to Girl Students

Abstract

In this study, Vidya Laxmi Yojana Effectiveness with reference to girl students of primary schools was administrated. For this research, Vidya Laxmi Yojana Effectiveness Questionnaire was constructed in Gujarati Language keeping in mind the concept and objectives of focusing on women empowerment and welfare, setting goals for women’s’ participation in education and focusing on increasing the literacy rate among women. Every statement of Vidya Laxmi Yojana Effectiveness Questionnaire had two point scale consisting answers in Yes & No. The statements of the Vidya Laxmi Yojana Effectiveness Questionnaire were positive by nature. The ranking for the statements were 1 and 0 respectively. The statistical analysis was calculated. The reliability and validity of the Vidya Laxmi Yojana Effectiveness Questionnaire by Split Half method was respectively 0.94 and 0.37. There was a significant difference between the mean score of the girl students on Vidya Laxmi Yojana Effectiveness Questionnaire with respect to their residential area (urban and rural), category (reserved and non-reserved) and mothers occupation (job and housewife).