Question

The aim of the ‘Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’ (SSA) is to universalise elementary education by the year.

• A. 2020
• B. 2015
• C. 2012
• D. 2010

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 2010

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’ (SSA)

• Launch: It was launched in 2001 under the leadership of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

• Target Group: It focuses on providing free and compulsory elementary education to all children in the 6 to 14 years age group.

• Constitutional Support: The initiative received legal backing through the 86th Amendment Act, which introduced Article 21A, making education a Fundamental Right in India.

• Timeline of Specific Goals:

  • 2003: All children to be enrolled in school, Education Guarantee Centre, Alternative School, or 'Back to School' camps.

  • 2007: All children to complete five years of primary schooling.

  • 2010: All children to complete eight years of elementary schooling with universal retention.