New Register here for RBI, SEBI & NABARD strategy workshop! April 9 at 7 PM

    Question

    What is the objective of the SHRESHTA (Residential

    Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) scheme recently approved by the government?
    A To promote sports education Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To provide financial assistance to farmers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To offer healthcare services in rural areas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To enhance the education of meritorious SC boys and girls in the best private residential schools Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To support women entrepreneurship Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) for the purpose of providing seats for the meritorious SC boys and girls in the best private residential schools in the country Every year, it is expected that about (3000) students would be selected for admission in Class 9 and Class 11 under the scheme The objective of the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) is as follows To enhance the reach of the development initiative of the government To fill the gap in service-deprived Scheduled Castes (SCs) dominant areas in the sector of education by collaborating with voluntary organizations To provide an environment for socio-economic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) To provide access to high-quality education to bright Scheduled Caste (SC) students so that they can explore future opportunities

    Practice Next