Question – In which state in January 2022, in-principle approval has been given for the implementation of the STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States) project?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Odisha
(d) Rajasthan
Answer—(a)
Related facts—
- In the Madhya Pradesh cabinet meeting held in January 2022, in-principle approval was given for the implementation of STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States) project.
- In the same meeting, approval was also given to constitute Anand Department and change the name of Spirituality Department.
- ‘STARS’ is a program sponsored by the Government of India, which has been approved in 6 states of Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Kerala.
- The objective of this program is to improve the quality and governance of school education.
- Such activities and innovations are proposed under this project, which cannot be provisioned in the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
- The STARS project consists of — Education for All, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Sustainable Development Goals and National Education Policy 2020 Whole School Approach.
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