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Assessing the role and effectiveness of NGOs in enhancing elementary education in government primary schools in Karnataka: A SWOT analysis

Title
Assessing the role and effectiveness of NGOs in enhancing elementary education in government primary schools in Karnataka: A SWOT analysis
Creator
George, Ann Mary; E, Mahesh
Description
Elementary education in Karnatakas government schools faces several challenges, including inadequate infrastructure and a shortage of human resources. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have emerged as pivotal players in addressing these gaps. This research paper conducts a comprehensive SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis of NGOs involved in elementary education across Karnataka. Drawing on interviews with 50 NGOs across four revenue districts in Karnataka, the paper explores their internal strengths, challenges, and potential areas for increasing their impact. The findings highlight key strengths of NGOs including their strong relationships with stakeholders as well as their innovative and flexible approaches to implementing educational programs. However, weaknesses include limited funding and organizations heavy reliance on volunteers. Despite these challenges, opportunities exist to run more development programs and leverage technological advancements. At the same time, threats such as frequent changes in laws and regulations, resistance from authorities, and rigid teacher and parent mindsets pose barriers to the effective and efficient running of NGOs educational programs in Karnataka. The Author(s) 2026
Source
E-Learning and Digital Media;Volume;23;Issue;2;pp.93-102
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc.
Subject
Elementary education; Government schools; Karnataka; NGOs; SWOT
Coverage
George A.M., Department of Economics, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; E M., Department of Economics, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 17418887;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

George, Ann Mary; E, Mahesh, “Assessing the role and effectiveness of NGOs in enhancing elementary education in government primary schools in Karnataka: A SWOT analysis,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/23178.

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