Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Samag...
Samagra Shiksha Scheme
The Samagra Shiksha Scheme is a flagship program of the Government of India aimed at providing quality education to all children from pre-primary to senior secondary levels. It was launched in 2018 and is implemented as a centrally sponsored scheme.
Statement 1: It covers complete pre-primary to senior secondary (up to class 12th).
This statement is correct. The Samagra Shiksha Scheme aims to provide inclusive and equitable quality education to all children from pre-primary to senior secondary levels. It covers the entire spectrum of schooling, starting from early childhood care and education (ECCE) for children aged 3-6 years, followed by primary education (classes 1-5), upper primary education (classes 6-8), secondary education (classes 9-10), and senior secondary education (classes 11-12).
Statement 2: It is a Central Sector Scheme.
This statement is incorrect. The Samagra Shiksha Scheme is not a Central Sector Scheme but a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, the central government provides a certain percentage of funding while the remaining funds are provided by the state governments. In the case of the Samagra Shiksha Scheme, the funding is shared between the central government and the state governments in a ratio of 60:40 for general states and 90:10 for northeastern and Himalayan states.
The scheme aims to ensure that every child has access to quality education, bridging gender and social category gaps, and promoting inclusive education. It focuses on improving the quality of education through various interventions such as teacher training, curriculum development, provision of infrastructure and facilities, and the use of technology in education.
The Samagra Shiksha Scheme replaces the earlier schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). By integrating these three schemes, the government aims to provide a holistic and comprehensive approach to school education.
In conclusion, the correct statements regarding the Samagra Shiksha Scheme are:
1. It covers complete pre-primary to senior secondary (up to class 12th).
2. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - 1 only.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Samag...
In News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for continuation of the revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme for a period of five years.
Statement 1 is correct: Samagra Shiksha Scheme is an integrated scheme for school education covering complete pre-primary to senior secondary (upto class 12th).
• Union Budget 2018-19 announced to create a holistic education system from pre-primary to class XII.
Statement 2 is not correct: Samagra Shiksha Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Objectives of Samagra Shiksha Scheme as follows:
• To universalize access to school education;
• To promote equity through the inclusion of disadvantaged groups and weaker sections, and
• To improve the quality of education across all levels of school education.
• To implement SDG 4, Right to Education and New Education Policy in an inclusive way by emphasising on pre primary school and vocational education.
• It will also help fulfill the goals of AtmaNirbhar Bharat.