Question 1

Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a unified scheme for which level of education?

Accepted Answer

School education from pre-primary to class 12. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is an integrated scheme for school education that covers pre-school to class 12. It subsumes three previous schemes: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education. The scheme aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all children.

Question 2

Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan was launched in which year?

Accepted Answer

2018. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan was launched in 2018, replacing the earlier fragmented school education schemes. It is implemented by the Ministry of Education. The scheme treats school education holistically as a continuum from pre-primary to class 12.

Question 3

Which three schemes were merged to form Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan?

Accepted Answer

SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education. Samagra Shiksha merged three major centrally sponsored schemes: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for elementary education, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) for secondary education, and the Teacher Education scheme. This integration was aimed at seamless planning and coordinated implementation across school levels. It also helped eliminate duplication of administrative structures.

Question 4

PM POSHAN scheme is the renamed version of which earlier programme?

Accepted Answer

Mid-Day Meal Scheme. PM POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) is the renamed version of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, rechristened in 2021. It provides free cooked meals to students in government and government-aided schools. The scheme aims to improve nutritional levels and encourage school attendance.

Question 5

PM POSHAN scheme provides meals to students of which classes?

Accepted Answer

Class 1 to 8 in government schools. PM POSHAN provides one hot cooked meal per school day to students of classes 1 to 8 in government and government-aided schools. It was extended to cover pre-primary classes (Balvatikas) in central government schools under NEP 2020. The scheme covers approximately 11.8 crore children across India.

Education & Skill Schemes — Set 1