Question:Union Government recently(February 2022) approved’Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan’ Scheme to continue till the period for how much?
(a)31st March, 2025
(b)31st March, 2026
(c)31st March, 2027
(d)31st March, 2028
Answer- b
Related facts —
- UnionGovernmentrecently(February2022)approved’RashtriyaUchchatarShikshaAbhiyan’Schemetocontinuetill 31.03.2026 or till further review, whichever is earlier.
- Estimated expenditure – Rs 12929.16 crore
- Out of which Central Share is Rs 8120.97 crores and the State Share is of Rs 4808.19 crores.
- The new phase of the scheme will support around 1600 projects.
- Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) —
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) is an overarching scheme, operating in mission mode for funding the state government universities and colleges to achieve the aims of equity, access and excellence.
- Significance —
- It is notable that Under the new phase of the scheme, State Governments will be supported for Gender inclusion, Equity Initiatives, ICT, Enhancing employability through vocationalisation & skill upgradation.
By – Pankaj Pandey