GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorWelfare Schemes of Government in Education and Skill Development2017

What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India. 2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community. 3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A

2 only

B

3 only

C

1 and 2 only

D

2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. 'Vidyanjali Yojana' is not related to enabling foreign educational institutions to open campuses in India. 2. Statement 2 is correct. The primary purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana' is to enhance the quality of education in government schools by encouraging voluntary participation from the community and the private sector. This help can be in the form of volunteering time, skills, or resources to support teaching and other school activities. 3. Statement 3 is incorrect. While the scheme encourages voluntary contributions, its main focus, particularly in its initial conception, was on volunteering time and skills rather than primarily soliciting monetary contributions for infrastructure facilities. The emphasis was on human resource support from the community and private individuals. 4. Therefore, only statement 2 accurately reflects the core purpose of the scheme.

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