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Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

Context

The ongoing conflict between the Union and Tamil Nadu governments over the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, has resulted in significant delays in funding for the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). This situation has led to over 20,000 personnel in the State, including teachers and support staff, not receiving their salaries.

What is Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?

  • Launched in: 2018
  • Samagra Shiksha is an integrated scheme for school education sector extending from pre-school to class 12.
  • It is Government of India’s (GoI’s) school education programme extending from pre-school to senior secondary classes.
  • The scheme was launched to ensure equitable and inclusive quality education.
  • Three existing schemes Centrally Sponsored Schemes are subsumed within Samagra Shiksha:
    • Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
    • Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
    • Teacher Education (TE)
  • The scheme is in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal for Education (SDG-4)
    • Goal SDG-4.1states that “By 2030, ensure that all boys and girls complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes".
    • GoalSDG 4.5 states that “By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of Education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations”

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