The correct answer is: c) Holistic school improvement.
The SMART School Transformation program in Odisha is a holistic school improvement program that focuses on improving the quality of education in government schools in the state. The program aims to improve the infrastructure of schools, provide quality teaching and learning resources, and train teachers to deliver quality education.
The program has been implemented in a phased manner, with the first phase covering 10,000 schools in 2017-18. The second phase, which is currently underway, will cover 20,000 schools. The third and final phase will cover the remaining 30,000 schools in the state.
The program has been well-received by parents and students, and has led to significant improvements in the quality of education in government schools in Odisha.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Digitization of classrooms. This option is incorrect because the SMART School Transformation program does not focus on digitizing classrooms. The program focuses on improving the quality of education in government schools, and does not specifically mention digitizing classrooms.
- Teacher training. This option is incorrect because the SMART School Transformation program does focus on teacher training. The program aims to train teachers to deliver quality education, and has a dedicated component for teacher training.
- Construction of new schools. This option is incorrect because the SMART School Transformation program does not focus on constructing new schools. The program focuses on improving the quality of education in existing government schools, and does not specifically mention constructing new schools.