Centre's share in funding SSA down to 50%
Q. Funding pattern of which government scheme has been changed to 50:50 between centre and states from existing 65:35?- Published on 17 Sep 15a. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
b. AMRUT
c. Atal Pension Yojana
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Funding pattern of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has changed to 50:50 between Centre and State government from the current 65:35 creating a problem for the future of the programme. Centre has been receiving a barrage of protests from states like Odisha. Fresh funding pattern will be applied from this fiscal by HRD Ministry. Problems SSA will now face include truncation of allotted funds and quality control.
SSA is the flagship programme for UEE(Universalisation of Elementary Education). It addresses the needs of 192 m children in 1.1 m habitations in India. SSA seeks to provide quality elementary education to children aged 6 to 14 years.
