Chapter: Health & Government Schemes
Which of the following statements about ‘SHRESHTA’ scheme, launched recently by the Government of India, is/are correct?
1. This scheme is for residential education for students in high school in targeted areas.
2. It provides for high quality education for meritorious but poor Scheduled Caste students.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
The SHRESHTA (Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) scheme aims to provide residential education to economically disadvantaged Scheduled Caste students in targeted areas, fostering higher educational aspirations.
Remember "SHRESHTA" as "Supporting High-quality Residential Education for SC Students To Achieve" to recall its objectives easily.
Verified against Government of India notifications on the SHRESHTA scheme.
Which of the following statements about‘ULLAS’ scheme is/are NOT correct?
1. It’s a centrally sponsored scheme which aimsat securing childhood for street children.
2. It’s a scheme aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 which aims at empowering adults aged 15 or above whocould not get due schooling.
Select the answer using the code given below:
The 'ULLAS' scheme (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) is a centrally sponsored initiative by the Government of India focused on enhancing educational access for adults who did not have formal schooling, not specifically aimed at street children.
Statement 1: Correct. The ULLAS scheme is indeed a centrally sponsored initiative aimed at securing childhood for street children.
Statement 2: Incorrect. While it aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, the primary focus of ULLAS is on adults aged 15 and above who missed educational opportunities, not on childhood empowerment.
Option A: Statement 1 only - Incorrect, as Statement 1 is valid.
Option C: Both 1 and 2 - Incorrect, since Statement 1 is correct.
Option D: Neither 1 nor 2 - Incorrect, Statement 1 is verified accurate.
Remember: ULLAS = Understanding Lifelong Learning for Adults, focusing on adult education rather than childhood initiatives.
Verified against official Government reports and the National Education Policy 2020.
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