Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

Source: TH

Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has urged the Education Ministry to release over ₹4,000 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal.

• The panel said it is unjustified to link SSA funding with a state’s decision to not sign the PM SHRI MoU.

About Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA):

• What is SSA?

• SSA is a centrally sponsored umbrella scheme aimed at integrated school education from pre-school to Class 12.

• Launched in: 2018, by merging three schemes – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, and Teacher Education.

• Implemented by: Ministry of Education, Government of India.

• Budget Allocation:

• Fund sharing: 90:10 for North-Eastern & Himalayan States 60:40 for other States 100% for UTs without Legislature

• 90:10 for North-Eastern & Himalayan States

• 60:40 for other States

• 100% for UTs without Legislature

• Objectives of SSA:

• Improve school effectiveness and learning outcomes Ensure universal access, equity, and quality in school education Fulfil the mandate of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 Enhance vocationalisation, teacher education, and use of technology

• Improve school effectiveness and learning outcomes

• Ensure universal access, equity, and quality in school education

• Fulfil the mandate of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009

• Enhance vocationalisation, teacher education, and use of technology

• Key Features of SSA:

• Holistic approach to education from pre-primary to Class 12. One strategic district-level plan for education development. Prioritisation of aspirational districts, LWE-affected areas, and Educationally Backward Blocks (EBBs). Focus on the 2 Ts – Teachers and Technology. Aligned with SDG 4: Quality, inclusive, and equitable education by 2030.

• Holistic approach to education from pre-primary to Class 12.

• One strategic district-level plan for education development.

• Prioritisation of aspirational districts, LWE-affected areas, and Educationally Backward Blocks (EBBs).

• Focus on the 2 Ts – Teachers and Technology.

• Aligned with SDG 4: Quality, inclusive, and equitable education by 2030.

About PM SHRI Schools – Model School Initiative:

• What is PM SHRI?

• A flagship model school scheme aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

• Launched in: 2022-23, by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

• Aim: To develop 14,500 model schools that serve as exemplars of quality education, reflecting NEP 2020 principles.

• Key Features of PM SHRI Scheme:

• Schools to offer inclusive, equitable and joyful learning environments Integration of modern technology, multilingual teaching, and green infrastructure Focus on critical thinking, experiential learning, and foundational literacy The Scheme is proposed to be implemented over a period of 5 years w.e.f. 2022-23 to 2026-27. Participation requires MoU signing between Centre and State

• Schools to offer inclusive, equitable and joyful learning environments

• Integration of modern technology, multilingual teaching, and green infrastructure

• Focus on critical thinking, experiential learning, and foundational literacy

• The Scheme is proposed to be implemented over a period of 5 years w.e.f. 2022-23 to 2026-27.

• Participation requires MoU signing between Centre and State