SWOT OF THE ROLE OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES (SMCS)

Right to free and compulsory Education to Children Act 2009 aims to empower communities to perform a significant role in decision making process in schools. The role of School Management committees is very crucial in policy development and management of school. Madhya Pradesh is a state of versatility and variety in term of Social, cultural and demographic specialties that affects the performance of SMCs in many aspects. The objective of this study was to critically examine the role and performance of SMCs in context of RTE and ascertain a SWOT i.e. strength, weakness, opportunities and threats came across to the functioning of SMCs in Govt. primary schools of Madhya Pradesh. This research paper highlights some of the major findings of the study that can implement further to strengthening of performance of SMCs.