The correct answer is A) Samagra Shiksha.
Samagra Shiksha is a government initiative focused on providing quality education in rural Karnataka. It is a merger of three centrally sponsored schemes: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and the Teacher Education Programme (TE). Samagra Shiksha aims to provide access to quality education to all children in the age group of 6-14 years, irrespective of their social, economic, or geographical background. It also aims to improve the quality of education by providing better infrastructure, training teachers, and developing innovative teaching-learning methods.
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched in 2001 with the objective of universalizing elementary education in India. It is a centrally sponsored scheme that is implemented by the state governments. SSA provides financial assistance to the states for the construction of schools, appointment of teachers, and provision of other essential facilities.
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) was launched in 2009 with the objective of universalizing secondary education in India. It is a centrally sponsored scheme that is implemented by the state governments. RMSA provides financial assistance to the states for the construction of schools, appointment of teachers, and provision of other essential facilities.
The Teacher Education Programme (TE) was launched in 1986 with the objective of improving the quality of teacher education in India. It is a centrally sponsored scheme that is implemented by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). TE provides financial assistance to the states for the establishment and maintenance of teacher training institutions, training of teachers, and development of curriculum and teaching-learning materials.
Samagra Shiksha is a comprehensive and holistic approach to education. It aims to provide quality education to all children in the age group of 6-14 years, irrespective of their social, economic, or geographical background. It also aims to improve the quality of education by providing better infrastructure, training teachers, and developing innovative teaching-learning methods.