Government introduced the SHRESHTA Scheme

October 10, 2023
Current Context: The SHRESHTA scheme, which stands for “Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas”, has been introduced by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
Government introduced the SHRESHTA Scheme
  • The primary objective of SHRESHTA is to expand the reach of government development initiatives and address service deficiencies in SC-dominant areas within the education sector.
  • The scheme aims to achieve this through the collaboration of grant-in-aid institutions run by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and residential high schools offering high-quality education.
  • SHRESHTA envisions creating an environment conducive to the socio-economic upliftment and holistic development of SC students while securing their future opportunities.
  • The scheme covers the entire fee for each student, including school fees (tuition fees) and hostel fees (mess charges). The scheme also incorporates a bridge course within the selected schools, targeting the individual academic requirements of students and aiding their adjustment to the school environment.

Question:

Q.1 What does SHRESHTA stand for?
a. Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas

b. Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Academies
c. Scheme for Residential Education for Scholars in High Schools in Targeted Areas
d. Scheme for Residential Education for Scholars in High Schools in Targeted Academies

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