Education
The Indian government has implemented several education-focused missions, plans, and schemes to improve the quality of education and increase access to education across the country. Here are some of the key education-related missions, plans, and schemes in India:
1.Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA): SSA is a flagship program for universalization of elementary education in India. It aims to provide elementary education to all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years.
2.Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA): RMSA is a scheme initiated in 2009 with the goal of enhancing access to secondary education and improving its quality.
3.Mid-Day Meal Scheme: This is a school meal program in India designed to improve the nutritional status of school-age children nationwide. The program provides free lunches on working days for children in primary and upper primary classes in government and government-aided schools.
4.National Literacy Mission: Launched in 1988, this mission aims to make 100% of the country's population literate, primarily focusing on adult and non-formal education.
5.Skill India: Launched in 2015, Skill India is a campaign to train over 40 crore people in India in different skills by 2022. It aims to create a workforce empowered with improved skills, knowledge, and internationally recognized qualifications.
6.Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): Although not exclusively an education scheme, PMJDY aims to ensure financial inclusion for all and facilitates Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for various government schemes, including scholarships and education-related financial aid.
7.National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: The NEP 2020 is a comprehensive framework to guide the development of education in India. It focuses on holistic development, flexible curriculum, and multi-disciplinary education. Please note that the NEP provides a policy framework, and its implementation involves various schemes and initiatives.
8.Scholarship Schemes: The government offers several scholarships for students at various levels, including pre-matric and post-matric scholarships, to support their education financially.
Please keep in mind that the details of these schemes might have evolved, and new schemes could have been introduced since my last update. For the most recent and detailed information, I recommend visiting the official website of the Ministry of Human Resource Development or the official government portal of India.