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Strengthening Teaching-Learning And Results for States

Abstract*

The objective of the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) Operation for India is to improve the quality and governance of school education in selected states. The STARS Program has two results areas: 1. National component that supports efforts to improve overall monitoring and measurement activities in the Indian school education system and 2. State component with five sub-components. Results Area 1: National Component -...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the Operation is to improve the quality and governance of school education in selected states.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P166868

  • Active

  • Angela Demas

  • India

  • India

  • October 11, 2018

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 24, 2020

  • February 23, 2021

  • US$ 36806.00 million

  • Ministry of Education

  • South Asia

  • 2020

  • US$ 500.00 million

  • C

  • March 5, 2024

  • December 31, 2025

  • No

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 500.00
Borrower/Recipient 2846.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 500.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 500.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 36806.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Sep 15, 2023 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 143,512.90
Sep 15, 2023 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 420,027.03
Sep 15, 2023 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 4,706,268.50
Aug 14, 2023 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 501,645.34
Aug 1, 2023 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 22,000,000.00
Feb 21, 2023 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 28,000,000.00
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 5,150.68
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 97,127.99
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 466,087.34
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 3,085,578.50
Mar 8, 2024 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 14,000,000.00
Jun 24, 2020 IBRD-91010 Loan Commitment 500,000,000.00
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 2,030,169.80
Jan 16, 2024 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 13,000,000.00
May 28, 2024 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 24,000,000.00
Jun 28, 2024 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 45,000,000.00
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 244,036.30
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 387,880.97
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 3,925,478.50
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 6,890.78
Mar 15, 2022 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 592,196.94
Mar 15, 2022 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 98,737.22
Sep 15, 2021 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 5,813.88
Sep 15, 2021 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 673.61
Sep 15, 2021 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 580,736.30
Nov 12, 2021 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 31,000,000.00
Feb 23, 2021 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 1,250,000.00
Feb 23, 2021 IBRD-91010 Fee Charges 1,250,000.00
Oct 7, 2022 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 39,000,000.00
Sep 15, 2022 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 34,394.92
Sep 15, 2022 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 268,273.90
Sep 15, 2022 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 584,342.44
Dec 19, 2022 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 15,000,000.00
Aug 30, 2022 IBRD-91010 Loan Disb 47,000,000.00
Sep 15, 2023 IBRD-91010 Int Charges 4,219.18

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-10-16
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-10-16
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-10-16

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Percentage of students achieving minimum proficiency in grade 3 language in selected statesValueNo standardized national assessment providing compAssessment results analyzed, published, and findinSecond administration of national standardized ass
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Secondary school completion rate in selected states (weighted average based on grade 9 enrolment)ValueOverall: 75.6%; Female: 76.7%; and Male: 74.7%(ii) Secondary school completion rate improved to (ii) Secondary school completion rate improved to
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Improved governance in selected states (as measured by select indicators from MoE’s Performance Grading Index)ValueHimachal Pradesh: 55/123; Kerala: 76/123; Madhya PGovernance index score improved by at least 10 poiGovernance index score improved by at least 10 poi
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trainedValue0.004927099.004927099.00
    DateJune 1, 2020February 9, 2024December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of teachers recruitedValue0.000.000.00
    DateJune 1, 2020February 9, 2024December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trained - Female (RMS requirement)Value0.002153198.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Number of teachers trainedValue0.004927099.004927099.00
    DateJune 1, 2020February 9, 2024December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Large-scale primary/secondary learning assessments completedValue0.001.002.00
    DateJune 1, 2020February 9, 2024December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learningValue0.00158871976.00158871976.00
    DateJune 1, 2020February 9, 2024December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - FemaleValue0.0080154612.000.00
    Date
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Percentage of preschool classes/ECE centers and early grades (grade 1-2) with relevant TLMValueStates are yet to develop and notify a standardizeFour states have developed and notified standardizNo Target.
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Strengthened learning assessment systems and capabilities at national and state levelsValueNo independent National Assessment Center and/or o(i) Completed set up of National Assessment Center(ii) At least 50 percent teachers trained per stat
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of schools implementing learning enhancement program for upper primary and secondary grades in selected statesValueStates lack large scale learning enhancement progrExisting learning enhancement programs/pilots reviLearning enhancement program covers at least 75% o
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Strengthened school management in selected statesValueLimited or no structured in-service professional d(i) At least 20% of BRCCs and CRCCs trained as per(i) At least 75% of BRCCs and CRCCs trained as per
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Labor-market relevant courses offered at the secondary and higher secondary stages.ValueLack of clarity on statutory regulatory structure Baseline established for number of 14 to 18-year-oSchool campus-based vocational education pilot ass
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Improved education service delivery in selected states through partnerships and school monitoringValueMinimal role of not-for-profit non-government agenAt least 4 partnerships established and implementaNot-for-profit non-government agencies and private
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of teachers trained in ECE, and early reading and numeracyValueLimited or no (i) ECE, and (ii) early reading and (i) 60% ECE teachers/facilitators trained per stat(ii) Early reading and numeracy training provided
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Participation in international standardized learning assessment (PISA)ValueNo recent internationally comparable data on studeNo recent internationally comparable data on studeNo Target.
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Strengthened in-service teacher training (cumulative) and teacher knowledge in selected statesValueTeachers have limited or no access to need based iOnline menu of need-based teacher training modulesPercentage of teachers completing needs-based trai
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Improved teacher management in selected statesValueWeak or no teacher management systems and performaOnline database of teachers with required informatTeacher performance evaluated based on performance
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Career guidance program for improved transition from school to further education and careers; positively targeting adolescent girlsValuePoor or undefined career guidance program in existA well-defined career guidance program with trade At least 75% percent of secondary school students
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Partnerships developed to facilitate cross-learning between states.ValuePlatforms/ channels yet to be initiated to facilitAt least one knowledge sharing workshop held underAt least one knowledge sharing workshop held under
    DateSeptember 30, 2019February 9, 2024September 30, 2025
    Comment