In the Secondary Education, there are six apex level National Institutions: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), National Council of...
It was launched in June, 2008 with a provision to award one lakh scholarships every year to selected candidates @ Rs. 6,000 per annum (i.e. Rs.500/- per month)...
Introduction Literacy is the most essential prerequisite for individual empowerment. The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was set up in 1988 with an aim to achieve 75 per cent...
Expansion, inclusion and excellence along with equity and quality are the watchwords of the Eleventh Plan. The growth of higher education institutions with requisite faculty and infrastructure support...
The Eleventh Plan contained ambitious targets for enhancing public spending, encouraging private initiative and initiating the long overdue institutional and policy reforms. The Plan set a target of...
SSA launched in 2001-02 is implemented in partnership with the States and is the main vehicle for providing elementary education to all children in the 6-14 age-group: Objectives...
Introduction Education is the most important instrument for social and economic development of a nation. A well-educated population, equipped with the relevant knowledge, attitudes and skills is essential...
For the success of any targeted approach, the identification of the real beneficiaries is of paramount importance. In line with this approach, the Dr. N. C. Saxena Committee...
Grants in Aid under Article 275(1) is a Central Sector Scheme under which 100 per cent financial assistance is being provided to the States through the nodal Ministry...
Accomplishment of 'Inclusive Growth' is also envisaged through economic empowerment of the SCs living in economic backwardness. Available data suggest that 36.8 per cent of rural SCs and...
