Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: Details Of The Scheme: Education is the foundation of any educated and self-reliant society. Progress is not possible without education. Therefore, the Government of India has been trying to make education the foundation at all levels of society for a long time. For that purpose, the Central Government launched the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan to bring everyone in the country under the ambit of education. Although it is a central project, the project has been implemented in coordination with every state in the country. Here are some most awaited questions answered about the Scheme.
Q: What is Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?
A: The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a significant education initiative launched by the Government of India in 2009. Its primary objective is to provide free and compulsory primary education to children between the ages of 6 and 14. The initiative focuses on improving school infrastructure, increasing student enrolment, reducing dropout rates, and improving the quality of education. The SSA focuses on children from special needs groups, such as girls, SC/STs, and youth from other disadvantaged groups. It encourages both community involvement and local education planning.
Q: Who started the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?
A: The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan was started in 2001.
It was launched by former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Its aim was to provide primary education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14.
Q: Who is Eligible for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?
A: i)Young children aged 6-14.
ii)Young children from backward and economically weaker sections.
iii) Trained teachers who will have more job opportunities.
iv) Other workers who are looking for jobs according to their skills and qualifications.
Q: What are the main objectives of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?
A: Its main objective is to ensure universalisation of primary education in India. It also aims to achieve universal retention and access, eliminate social and gender disparities in education, and improve the level of learning among children.
Q: What are the functions of the SS Abhiyan?
A: To provide quality primary education with life skills.
It also places special emphasis on girls’ education and children with special needs. It also provides computer education, which is needed to bridge the digital divide.
Q: What are the benefits of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?
A: This initiative focuses on improving school infrastructure, increasing student enrollment, reducing dropout rates, and improving the quality of education.
SSA focuses on children from special needs groups, such as girls, Scheduled Castes/Tribes, and other youth from disadvantaged groups.
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My Thought :
People today have realised the importance of universal education. They have come to understand that people are deprived of education due to poverty. Therefore, to free them from the curse of poverty, free books are being given to school children. The women of Anganwadi are going door to door and trying to ensure that children are school-going. Mid-day meal arrangements have also been made in schools. Efforts have been made to bring women into the light of education through the Universal Education Campaign. The government is also trying to bring child labourers back into the mainstream through this campaign.