{"id":228354,"date":"2025-09-25T20:49:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=228354"},"modified":"2025-09-25T20:49:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:19:52","slug":"sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Features, Objectives, Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/#Why_was_Sarva_Shiksha_Abhiyan_Launched\" >Why was Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Launched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/#What_are_the_Objectives_of_Sarva_Shiksha_Abhiyan\" >What are the Objectives of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/#How_is_Sarva_Shiksha_Abhiyan_SSA_Implemented\" >How is Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Implemented?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/#What_is_the_Legal_Basis_of_SSA\" >What is the Legal Basis of SSA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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the Challenges Faced by SSA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/#How_does_SSA_Converge_with_Other_Schemes\" >How does SSA Converge with Other Schemes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/#How_is_SSA_Linked_with_the_District_Primary_Education_Programme_DPEP\" >How is SSA Linked with the District Primary Education Programme (DPEP)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/#What_is_the_Role_of_SSA_in_the_Right_to_Education_Act_2010\" >What is the Role of SSA in the Right to Education Act, 2010?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/#How_was_SSA_Integrated_into_Samagra_Shiksha\" >How was SSA Integrated into Samagra Shiksha?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\/#Questions_Based_on_Sarva_Shiksha_Abhiyan_SSA\" >Questions Based on Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan SSA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship program of the Government of India, launched in 2001, to achieve the Universalisation of Elementary Education (UEE). The program was designed to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6\u201314 years, making education a fundamental right under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution through the 86th Constitutional Amendment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), now Ministry of Education, implemented SSA as a centrally-sponsored scheme with active participation from state governments. SSA has been one of the most significant initiatives in improving access, quality, and inclusiveness in primary and upper-primary education across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-was-sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-launched\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Sarva_Shiksha_Abhiyan_Launched\"><\/span>Why was Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Launched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSA was launched to address the long-standing problem of low literacy, gender disparities, and poor access to schooling in many parts of India. The vision was to ensure that no child was left out of the formal education system. Key reasons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To meet the constitutional mandate of free and compulsory education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To universalize elementary education by 2010.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To improve infrastructure, teacher-student ratios, and learning outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To remove gender and social disparities in education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To empower communities to participate in school management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-objectives-of-sarva-shiksha-abhiyan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Objectives_of_Sarva_Shiksha_Abhiyan\"><\/span>What are the Objectives of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The broad objectives of SSA include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Universal Access:<\/strong> Establish new schools in habitations where none exist and provide alternative schooling facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Development:<\/strong> Add classrooms, toilets, and drinking water facilities in existing schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality Education:<\/strong> Improve teacher training, provide free textbooks and uniforms, and strengthen academic support systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inclusion and Equity:<\/strong> Focus on the education of girls, SCs, STs, minorities, differently-abled children, and other marginalized communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retention:<\/strong> Ensure children not only enroll but also complete elementary education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Education:<\/strong> Bridge the digital divide by introducing computer education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Upcoming Govt Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa-implemented\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Sarva_Shiksha_Abhiyan_SSA_Implemented\"><\/span>How is Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Implemented?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSA follows a decentralized planning and implementation strategy. Its framework includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Centrally Sponsored Scheme:<\/strong> Jointly funded by the Centre and States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>District Elementary Education Plan (DEEP):<\/strong> Emphasizes local-level planning with participation from communities and local governments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Involvement:<\/strong> Parents and local bodies play a role in school management committees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Convergence of Ministries:<\/strong> Collaboration with Ministries of Health, Women &amp; Child Development, and Social Justice to address holistic needs of children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-legal-basis-of-ssa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Legal_Basis_of_SSA\"><\/span>What is the Legal Basis of SSA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal foundation of SSA is provided by the <strong>86th Constitutional Amendment Act (2002)<\/strong>, which inserted <strong>Article 21A<\/strong> into the Constitution. This mandated free and compulsory education for all children aged 6\u201314 years. It aligned SSA with the Right to Education Act, 2010, making education not just a policy directive but a fundamental right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-key-features-of-sarva-shiksha-abhiyan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Key_Features_of_Sarva_Shiksha_Abhiyan\"><\/span>What are the Key Features of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key features of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launched in 2001\u20132002.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anchored by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal backing from the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focuses on Universalisation of Elementary Education (UEE).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involves both Central and State Governments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targeted 193 million children across 1.1 million habitations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduced sub-programs like Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat for early learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launched initiatives like Shagun Portal, Shaala Siddhi, and Swachh Vidyalaya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-initiatives-were-taken-under-sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Initiatives_were_Taken_Under_Sarva_Shiksha_Abhiyan_SSA\"><\/span>What Initiatives were Taken Under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSA introduced several initiatives to improve education quality and inclusiveness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat:<\/strong> Improve foundational literacy and numeracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shagun Portal (2017):<\/strong> Track and monitor SSA implementation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaala Siddhi:<\/strong> School evaluation programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan:<\/strong> Ensure proper water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mid-Day Meal Scheme (convergence):<\/strong> Improve nutrition and increase school attendance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get ready to crack government job exams with leading educators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll in Online Live Classes Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-achievements-of-ssa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Achievements_of_SSA\"><\/span>What are the Achievements of SSA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSA has had a significant impact on India\u2019s education system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Achievement Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Increased Enrollment<\/strong><\/td><td>Over <strong>19 crore children<\/strong> enrolled in elementary schools.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR)<\/strong><\/td><td>Improved from <strong>32:1 (2009\u201310)<\/strong> to <strong>25:1 (2015\u201316)<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Gender Parity Index (GPI)<\/strong><\/td><td>Reached <strong>0.93<\/strong> at primary level and <strong>0.95<\/strong> at upper primary level.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Out-of-School Children<\/strong><\/td><td>Reduced from <strong>134.6 lakh (2005)<\/strong> to <strong>60.64 lakh (2015)<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Retention &amp; Transition Rates<\/strong><\/td><td>Significant improvement observed across primary and upper primary levels.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Infrastructure Strengthening<\/strong><\/td><td>Better classrooms, toilets, drinking water, and school facilities provided.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-challenges-faced-by-ssa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Challenges_Faced_by_SSA\"><\/span>What are the Challenges Faced by SSA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite progress, SSA faces challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quality of Learning:<\/strong> Many children in Class III\u2013IV cannot read grade-level text (ASER reports).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teacher Shortages:<\/strong> Nearly 6.9 lakh teacher vacancies remain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dropouts:<\/strong> High dropout rates in some states due to social and economic reasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hidden Costs:<\/strong> Families still incur expenses despite free education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parental Awareness:<\/strong> Low participation from parents in remote and rural areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitoring Issues:<\/strong> Lack of accountability affects learning outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-ssa-converge-with-other-schemes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_SSA_Converge_with_Other_Schemes\"><\/span>How does SSA Converge with Other Schemes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSA converges with programs from other ministries for holistic education:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health &amp; Family Welfare:<\/strong> Health check-ups, health education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women &amp; Child Development:<\/strong> Pre-school learning and ICDS integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Justice &amp; Tribal Affairs:<\/strong> Residential facilities for marginalized children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PWDs:<\/strong> School mapping and infrastructure support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a free mock test Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-ssa-linked-with-the-district-primary-education-programme-dpep\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_SSA_Linked_with_the_District_Primary_Education_Programme_DPEP\"><\/span>How is SSA Linked with the District Primary Education Programme (DPEP)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>District Primary Education Programme (DPEP)<\/strong> launched in 1994 laid the foundation for SSA. It was the first program with district-level planning, supported by external agencies like the World Bank and UNICEF. SSA built upon DPEP\u2019s framework to scale up elementary education nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-role-of-ssa-in-the-right-to-education-act-2010\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Role_of_SSA_in_the_Right_to_Education_Act_2010\"><\/span>What is the Role of SSA in the Right to Education Act, 2010?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RTE Act gave legal status to many provisions of SSA. SSA became the main vehicle for implementing RTE by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensuring neighborhood schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing free textbooks, uniforms, and teacher training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting norms for infrastructure and teacher-student ratios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making school education rights-based rather than target-driven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-was-ssa-integrated-into-samagra-shiksha\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_SSA_Integrated_into_Samagra_Shiksha\"><\/span>How was SSA Integrated into Samagra Shiksha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, SSA was merged with Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE) to form the umbrella program Samagra Shiksha. This integration aimed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Streamline planning from pre-school to class 12.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure continuity in education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on quality, equity, and outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A free previous year paper <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Year of Launch<\/td><td>2001<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ministry<\/td><td>Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Constitutional Backing<\/td><td>Article 21A, 86th Amendment Act (2002)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target Group<\/td><td>Children aged 6\u201314 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objectives<\/td><td>Universal access, retention, quality education, inclusiveness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Features<\/td><td>Infrastructure development, teacher training, free textbooks\/uniforms, sub-programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Initiatives<\/td><td>Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat, Shagun Portal, Shaala Siddhi, Swachh Vidyalaya<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Achievements<\/td><td>Increased enrollment, improved gender parity, better PTR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Challenges<\/td><td>Dropouts, quality of learning, teacher shortages, hidden costs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integration<\/td><td>Merged into Samagra Shiksha in 2018<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/deen-dayal-upadhaya-gram-jyoti-yojana-ddugjy\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ayushman-bharat-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayushman Bharat Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-manufacturing-mission\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Manufacturing Mission<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-broadband-mission-2-0\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Broadband Mission 2.0<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pm-dhan-dhaanya-krishi-yojana-pmddky\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Dhan Krishi Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/stand-up-india-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stand Up India Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/?ref=contc-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All About GST 2.0<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gramin-mitra-yojana\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gramin Mitra Yojana<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions-based-on-sarva-shiksha-abhiyan-ssa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_Based_on_Sarva_Shiksha_Abhiyan_SSA\"><\/span>Questions Based on Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan SSA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. When was Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan launched?<\/strong><br>a) 1994<br>b) 2000<br>c) 2001<br>d) 2002<br>e) 2010<br><strong>Answer: c) 2001<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Which Article of the Constitution provides the right to free and compulsory education?<\/strong><br>a) Article 14<br>b) Article 19<br>c) Article 21A<br>d) Article 45<br>e) Article 51A<br><strong>Answer: c) Article 21A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Which Prime Minister pioneered the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan program?<\/strong><br>a) P.V. Narasimha Rao<br>b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee<br>c) Manmohan Singh<br>d) Rajiv Gandhi<br>e) Narendra Modi<br><strong>Answer: b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. What was the primary aim of SSA?<\/strong><br>a) Universalisation of Higher Education<br>b) Universalisation of Elementary Education<br>c) Vocational Training<br>d) Adult Literacy Programs<br>e) Digital Literacy<br><strong>Answer: b) Universalisation of Elementary Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Which initiative under SSA aimed to improve reading and numeracy at the primary level?<\/strong><br>a) Shagun Portal<br>b) Shaala Siddhi<br>c) Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat<br>d) Swachh Vidyalaya<br>e) Mid-Day Meal Scheme<br><strong>Answer: c) Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. SSA was merged into which program in 2018?<\/strong><br>a) National Literacy Mission<br>b) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan<br>c) Samagra Shiksha<br>d) National Education Mission<br>e) Bharat Shiksha Yojana<br><strong>Answer: c) Samagra Shiksha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Which constitutional amendment provided legal backing to SSA?<\/strong><br>a) 42nd Amendment<br>b) 73rd Amendment<br>c) 86th Amendment<br>d) 91st Amendment<br>e) 101st Amendment<br><strong>Answer: c) 86th Amendment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Which report highlights learning gaps among school children in India, relevant to SSA\u2019s challenges?<\/strong><br>a) NITI Aayog Report<br>b) UNESCO Report<br>c) ASER Report<br>d) World Bank Report<br>e) UGC Report<br><strong>Answer: c) ASER Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. What is the age group covered under SSA?<\/strong><br>a) 0\u20136 years<br>b) 6\u201314 years<br>c) 14\u201318 years<br>d) 18\u201325 years<br>e) 25\u201335 years<br><strong>Answer: b) 6\u201314 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. 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