UPSC 2017Current AffairsModerate

What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India. 2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community. 3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
2 only
Correct Answer
B
3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
2 and 3 only

Explanation

Vidyanjali Yojana is a school volunteer program aimed at enhancing the quality of education in government schools by leveraging the expertise and services of the community, retired professionals, and the private sector (Statement 2). Statement 3 is incorrect because the scheme explicitly focuses on the donation of "time and skills" through volunteering rather than seeking monetary contributions or funding for infrastructure. The core concept tested is the government's initiative to promote community participation and social responsibility in the public education system through non-financial interventions.

Government Schemes (Education)Vidyanjali YojanaVidyanjali Yojanaquality of educationgovernment schoolsprivate sectorcommunityvoluntary contributionsprimary and secondary schools

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