The correct answer is: a) Universal elementary education.
The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is an Indian government programme aimed at providing free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14 years. It was launched in 2001 and is one of the largest education programmes in the world.
The SSA aims to achieve universal elementary education by providing access to quality education, reducing gender and social disparities, and improving the quality of education. The programme has been successful in increasing enrolment and attendance in schools, and in improving the quality of education.
However, there are still challenges that need to be addressed, such as the need to improve the quality of teachers, the need to provide more resources to schools, and the need to address the issue of dropouts.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) Adult literacy is not the focus of the SSA. The SSA aims to provide education to children aged 6 to 14 years.
- Option c) Higher education for all is not the focus of the SSA. The SSA aims to provide elementary education to all children.
- Option d) Vocational training is not the focus of the SSA. The SSA aims to provide elementary education to all children.