Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar launched Samagra Shiksha scheme for school education.
- He had announced the launch of ‘Samagra Shiksha’ programme subsuming three existing schemes-
- Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
- Rashtriya Madhyamik Shikskha Abhiyan (RMSA)
- Teacher Education (TE).
- It is an integrated scheme for school education from pre-school to senior secondary levels.
- The scheme focuses on improving quality of education, enhancing the Learning outcomes, bridging social and gender gaps in the school education and using technology to empower children and teachers.
- It mainly focuses on digital education and introducing skill development at the school level.
- An annual grant of five thousand to 20 thousand rupees will be provided for strengthening libraries in schools.
- The scheme will provide holistic education for holistic development.
