Question

Consider the following statements about Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA):
$1.$ The scheme of SSA was launched in $2001$.
$2.$ It is to provide useful and relevant elementary education for children in the $6-14$ age group.
$3.$ It is $100$% centrally sponsored scheme.

Which of the statements give above is/are true?

• A. $1$ and $3$
• B. Only $2$
• C. $2$ and $3$
• D. $1$ and $2$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$1$ and $2$

The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is the designated scheme for implementation of the Right of the Child to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009, with the aim of universalizing elementary education for children in the 6-14 age group. The funds sharing pattern of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is in the ratio of 60:40 between Centre and States (90:10 for the 8 North-Eastern States and 3 Himalayan States). The SSA scheme is in operation since 2001 in the country.