Author: Grover Ashok & Grover Aruna Ramani
Place: Jaipur
Publisher: Lok Jumbish Parishad
Year: 0
Pages: 129
ISBN: 81-7525-054-2
Source: Donated by Charles Correa
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Developemnt
Keyword: Urban Development, Community Planning
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C3R5
Accession No: B375
Contents: Prologue Glossary of Abbreviations Glossary of Hindi terms List of Visuals List of Tables Part One: The Lok Jumbish Project The Chohtan Block Existing Problems Strategies and Proposals Obervations and Evaluation Part Two: Design and Construction Manual Annexure References
Abstract: This book explores the Lok Jumbish School Building Program, a grassroots initiative in rural Rajasthan, India, aimed at enhancing primary education through community involvement. Supported by the government, the program focused on repairing and refurbishing existing school buildings in remote villages of the Chohtan district. By mobilizing local resources and engaging villagers in the construction process, the initiative successfully created functional and cost-effective learning environments. The book highlights how people’s participation significantly reduced costs while improving educational infrastructure, demonstrating a sustainable model for community-led development in rural education.