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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CGL - 20 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q30

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What is the name of the scheme launched in 2022 for SC students who could not higher quality education in high schools?

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Correct answer: D

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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. SHRESHTA.

  1. The Indian government introduced the SHRESHTA (Scheme for Residential Education for pupils in High Schools in Targeted Areas) in 2022 to offer Scheduled Caste (SC) pupils a high-quality education. Through the provision of scholarships, it seeks to close the achievement gap between SC pupils and high-achieving residential schools.
  2. The programme is designed to assist deserving children from lower-income families who do not have access to high-quality education.
  3. SHRESHTA helps enhance students' academic prospects and future opportunities by providing financing for their education.
  4. The program also emphasizes skill-building and extracurricular activities as well as holistic development. In the end, SHRESHTA wants to empower and educate SC communities to improve them.