Question 100 from UPSC CSE 2017 - Current
Affairs

Question

What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'?
1. To enable 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 infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Correct Option: A. 2 only

Strategy: Identify the statement that aligns with the core feature of Vidyanjali Yojana: community and private sector involvement through volunteerism and mentoring, rather than foreign campus initiatives or solely monetary donations.

Key Info: Vidyanjali Yojana is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development) aimed at improving the quality of education in government schools across India.
- The scheme mainly seeks to enhance community and private sector engagement in government-run schools through volunteer activity rather than monetary donations.
- Volunteers, including professionals, retired teachers, and NRIs, provide services such as mentoring, co-scholastic support, guest lectures, and extra-curricular activities to promote holistic development.
- Vidyanjali does not relate to policies for opening foreign campuses or attracting monetary donations as a primary means; it specifically focuses on non-monetary contributions in the form of knowledge, skills, and community involvement.
- The scheme operates through an online platform connecting government schools with potential volunteers and organizations.
- It is targeted at primary and secondary levels to supplement the efforts of teachers and foster community ownership of government schooling.

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Option B: 3 only

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Option C: 1 and 2 only

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Option D: 2 and 3 only