SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 29

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q29

In 2022, under which of the following schemes was it announced that more than 14,500 schools across the country will be developed to showcase all the components of NEP 2020?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. PM Schools for Rising India.

In 2022, the Indian government announced the launch of the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme. This centrally sponsored initiative aims to develop more than 14,500 existing schools across the country as model institutions that will showcase all the key components and spirit of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These schools are intended to be exemplary institutions, focusing on modern infrastructure, holistic education, and competency-based learning to prepare students for the 21st century.