Abstract

The distances between rural communities and education centers can be curtailed with the provision of education services according to subregional population features. The goal of this research is to determine public sector education institution’s backlog was calculated by referring the national standards up to the year 2035. The subregional education maps were also produced which show the current and projected Taluka wise education institution’s demand. This research could be helpful for policy planners in formulating education policies, especially in rural regions of the developing countries. This research could play a magnificent role in upgrading education standards within the context of poor subregions.

Keywords:

Developing world, education institutions, education policies, education standards, rural subregions,

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