{"id":68317,"date":"2024-04-20T10:24:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=68317"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:24:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:24:34","slug":"the-flagship-program-for-universalizing-elementary-education-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-flagship-program-for-universalizing-elementary-education-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"The flagship program for universalizing elementary education in India:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Pradhan Mantri Vidya Lakshmi Yojana&#8221; option2=&#8221;Midday Meal Scheme&#8221; option3=&#8221;Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan&#8221; option4=&#8221;Beti Bachao Beti Padhao&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is C) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.<\/p>\n<p>Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship program of the Government of India for the universalization of elementary education in India. It was launched in 2001 with the objective of providing free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6-14 years. The program is implemented by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) through the State Governments and Union Territories.<\/p>\n<p>The SSA has been successful in achieving its objectives. The enrollment rate in elementary education has increased from 83% in 2001 to 97% in 2018. The dropout rate has also declined from 17% in 2001 to 8% in 2018. The SSA has also helped to improve the quality of education in government schools.<\/p>\n<p>The SSA is a centrally sponsored scheme. The Central Government provides 60% of the funds for the program, while the State Governments and Union Territories provide 40% of the funds. The SSA is implemented through a three-tier structure: the Central Government, the State Governments and Union Territories, and the Districts.<\/p>\n<p>The SSA has a number of components, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Construction of new schools<\/li>\n<li>Repair and renovation of existing schools<\/li>\n<li>Provision of furniture, teaching aids, and other equipment<\/li>\n<li>Training of teachers<\/li>\n<li>Provision of midday meals<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships for girls<\/li>\n<li>Establishment of special schools for children with disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The SSA has been successful in achieving its objectives. The enrollment rate in elementary education has increased from 83% in 2001 to 97% in 2018. The dropout rate has also declined from 17% in 2001 to 8% in 2018. The SSA has also helped to improve the quality of education in government schools.<\/p>\n<p>The SSA is a major step towards achieving the goal of universal education in India. It has helped to improve the access to education for all children, regardless of their social and economic background. 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