Indian Economy

General Studies ( Prelim)

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

With reference to Scheme for residential education for students in High school in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA), consider the following statements

It was an initiative of the Ministry of Education to address the educational service gap for communities from marginalized income groups.
The scheme was established with the aim of offering high-quality education and opportunities to students belonging to the SC Category only.

Select the correct statement.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

Only statement 2nd is correct.

The scheme SHRESHTA (Scheme for residential education for students in High school in Targeted Areas) was an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment with aims to bridge the educational service gap in areas dominated by Scheduled Castes (SCs) by providing high-quality education, socio-economic upliftment, and overall development for SC students, with the goal of offering them quality education and opportunities.
Students from the SC community who are currently studying in 8th and 10th grade are eligible to benefit from the scheme. Additionally, students from marginalized income groups within the SC community, with an annual income of up to Rs 2.5 lakh, are also eligible.

Hence option 2nd is correct.

By: Shubham Tiwari