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:

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]

(a) 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

Answer: (a)        

Explanation:

• The Vidyanjali Yojana is a program that aims to encourage school volunteering.
• This initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in India.
• The primary objective of the program is to enhance the quality of education delivered in government schools through collaboration with the private sector and community involvement. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
• With a focus on addressing various challenges faced by government public schools, particularly those related to teaching quality, the Vidyanjali Yojana aims to fulfill the resource requirements of these schools.
• It provides an opportunity for individuals to contribute to government-led reforms and assist in resolving issues related to quality education and the shortage of teachers across India.