SRESTHA Scheme

Current Context: The GOI will be launching SRESTHA Scheme.

• The SRESTHA Scheme aims to uplift the socio-economic status and overall development of Scheduled Castes students.
• Under the scheme, quality residential education to meritorious SC students will be granted in reputed private schools.
• The SRESTHA signifies, ‘Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas’ and will help meritorious SC students to build their bright future.
• The scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• It will help to reduce the dropout of students from courses 9 to 12.
• The funds of Rs 300 crores will be required for the scheme and will help more than 24,800 students in the next five years.
• The NITI Aayog has recognized reputed non – public residential facilities in aspirational districts.

Question: 

Q.1 For what purpose, has GOI launched SRESTHA Scheme?
a. Quality residential education to meritorious SC students in reputed private schools
b. Support SC Women Entrepreneurs
c. Impart local artisans digital training to land them on digital platforms
d. 24X7 water supply in tribal areas