What is the overarching programme introduced in the Union Budget, 2018-19 by Government of India, for the school education sector?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Samagra Shiksha.
The overarching programme introduced in the Union Budget 2018–19 for the school education sector by the Government of India is called Samagra Shiksha. This integrated scheme aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education from pre-school to senior secondary level. It subsumes three earlier schemes—Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE)—into a single comprehensive framework. Samagra Shiksha focuses on improving school effectiveness through enhanced infrastructure, digital learning, teacher training, and learning outcomes. It seeks to bridge gender and social gaps, promote vocational education, and strengthen education for all in alignment with the Right to Education Act.
Other options :
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Right to Education: Legal provision ensuring free and compulsory education for children aged 6–14.
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Rashtriya Unnat Shiksha Abhiyan: No such program exists; may be a misnomer.
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Sarva Vidya Abhiyan: Likely a mistaken reference to Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the earlier scheme for universal elementary education.